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ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Asheville in March

Asheville in March is historically a poor month for sun: only 3% of days clear across 8 years (n=248, avg high 59°F). September is the clearest month for Asheville historically. Historical average, not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Asheville page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late March

Clear-sky percentage for Asheville in March, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period % Clear days Sample (n) Avg high
Early March
1st–15th		 1% n=120 59°F
Late March
16th–end		 5% n=128 59°F
Full month average 3% n=248 59°F

Bottom line

Asheville is historically almost never clear in March: only 3% of days meet the clear bar across 8 years (n=248). Come back in September if you want clear skies here. Plan entirely around indoor or overcast-friendly activities.

→ See all destinations in September — historically the best month for sun in Asheville.

Every month in Asheville

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Asheville, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month % Clear Sample (n)
January 0% n=248 All destinations →
February 1% n=226 All destinations →
March ← this page 3% n=248 All destinations →
April 19% n=240 All destinations →
May 26% n=248 All destinations →
June 30% n=240 All destinations →
July 21% n=248 All destinations →
August 25% n=248 All destinations →
September 40% n=240 All destinations →
October 23% n=248 All destinations →
November 4% n=240 All destinations →
December 0% n=248 All destinations →

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.