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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Asheville NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy dense fog after 2am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Light north northwest wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy dense fog after 2am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Patchy dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Light north northwest wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Asheville NC
 35.57°N 82.57°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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