Asheville, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1876–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 2007
+10° from 84° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1877
-11° from 64° normalAll-Time Records — Asheville
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 94°F | August 16, 2007 |
| 2 | 94°F | August 16, 1954 |
| 3 | 94°F | August 16, 1943 |
| 4 | 93°F | August 16, 1995 |
| 5 | 93°F | August 16, 1938 |
| 6 | 92°F | August 16, 1952 |
| 7 | 91°F | August 16, 1997 |
| 8 | 90°F | August 16, 2000 |
| 9 | 90°F | August 16, 1953 |
| 10 | 90°F | August 16, 1951 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 53°F | August 16, 1877 |
| 2 | 55°F | August 16, 1979 |
| 3 | 55°F | August 16, 1967 |
| 4 | 55°F | August 16, 1961 |
| 5 | 56°F | August 16, 2013 |
Heat Wave Summary — Asheville
threshold: 89°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date129 of 226 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1877–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Asheville
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 10, 1932 – Jul 29, 1932 | 20 | 97°F (Jul 20) | 92°F | 66°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 1977 – Jul 21, 1977 | 16 | 94°F (Jul 13) | 92°F | 66°F |
| 3 | Jun 30, 1993 – Jul 13, 1993 | 14 | 95°F (Jul 7) | 92°F | 65°F |
| 4 | Jun 25, 1969 – Jul 6, 1969 | 12 | 96°F (Jun 28) | 93°F | 66°F |
| 5 | Jul 20, 1940 – Jul 29, 1940 | 10 | 95°F (Jul 27) | 92°F | 67°F |
| 6 | Aug 13, 2007 – Aug 22, 2007 | 10 | 94°F (Aug 16) | 91°F | 63°F |
| 7 | Jun 22, 1952 – Jun 30, 1952 | 9 | 98°F (Jun 28) | 94°F | 68°F |
| 8 | Aug 17, 1983 – Aug 24, 1983 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 21) | 95°F | 66°F |
| 9 | Jul 23, 1949 – Jul 30, 1949 | 8 | 97°F (Jul 29) | 93°F | 66°F |
| 10 | Jul 26, 1941 – Aug 2, 1941 | 8 | 94°F (Jul 29) | 91°F | 67°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
16th-warmest month on record
13th-warmest July of 134 on record
+2.0° vs. 74.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–4, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 16 days, set in 1977.
95°F Milestone
Asheville reached 95°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 95°F since 2012 (14 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1878–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 78.0°F |
| 2 | 2025 | 78.0°F |
| 3 | 1980 | 77.5°F |
| 4 | 2020 | 77.5°F |
| 5 | 2016 | 77.2°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 76.9°F |
| 7 | 2012 | 76.8°F |
| 8 | 2024 | 76.8°F |
| 9 | 1949 | 76.7°F |
| 10 | 1934 | 76.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1993 | 78.0°F |
| 2 | July 2025 | 78.0°F |
| 3 | July 1980 | 77.5°F |
| 4 | July 2020 | 77.5°F |
| 5 | July 2016 | 77.2°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 76.9°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 76.8°F |
| 8 | July 2024 | 76.8°F |
| 9 | June 1952 | 76.8°F |
| 10 | July 1949 | 76.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 76.4°F | 13th of 134 |
| Mount Mitchell, NC | 63.1°F | 3rd of 80 |
| Caesars Head, SC | 72.1°F | 22nd of 78 |
| Bristol-Johnson City, TN | 77.2°F | 15th of 89 |
| Pickens, SC | 80.9°F | 7th of 81 |