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Weather in Asheville, North Carolina for January 2026

Your guide to Asheville weather in January - trends and predictions

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  • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Asheville typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 9 snowy days.
    According to Asheville snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Saturday, January 31.

  • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Asheville is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.1 °F.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Asheville predicts a temperature of 1.7 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Asheville at the beginning of January is 5.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4.9 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
7
Rainy days
Average snowy days
9
Snow days
Average temperatures
4°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
67 %
Avg humidity

Asheville Weather January

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Temperatures trend during January in Asheville

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January weather in Asheville day by day

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Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Mist
Mist
6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
7° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
5° /0° 4.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Sunny
Sunny
5° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
4° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
8° /-1° 14.4 mm 7.9 cm
Jan. 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
6° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Mist
Mist
4° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
8° /-1° 29.7 mm 1.9 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
7° /0° 20.5 mm 3.9 cm
Jan. 11 Cloudy
Cloudy
6° /-3° 1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
6° /-4° 4.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
8° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
5° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
1° /-5° 1.4 mm 1.2 cm
Jan. 16 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
4° /-6° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
6° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
6° /-2° 3.1 mm 2.2 cm
Jan. 19 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
3° /-8° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
-3° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
1° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Sunny
Sunny
2° /-6° 3.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
3° /-4° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
2° /-3° 3.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
6° /-1° 22.6 mm 3.5 cm
Jan. 26 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
8° /0° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
8° /-1° 8.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Light snow
Light snow
7° /-3° 1.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
5° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 30 Sunny
Sunny
5° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-5° /-13° 10.9 mm 6.8 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Asheville in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Asheville forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Asheville in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Asheville during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 4° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Asheville during January?

Significant rainfall exceeding 132.5 mm is expected in Asheville during January, occurring over more than 7 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Asheville in January 2026?

Asheville experiences an average snowfall of 25.635 cm during January, occurring over 9 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Asheville during January?

The average wind speed in Asheville during January is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Asheville snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Asheville’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Asheville sees 9 snowy days during January, with approximately 25.6 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Asheville

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Ashevilles January weather 💧
Typically, Asheville has 7 rainy days in January with a total of 132.5 mm of rainfall.

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