Ridging definition, a long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains. See more.
Weather Directory. Asheville's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 25.8Â°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 83.3Â°F. The driest month in Asheville is October with 3.17 inches of precipitation, and with 4.59 inches March is the wettest month.
Western North Carolina Weather and Climate Information. Asheville, NC, WNC's largest city, has a mild climate year-round. At an elevation just over 2000', the climate in Asheville is definitely different from surrounding Southeastern cities. Several towns in Western NC are considerably higher than Asheville - up to 5500' at Beech Mountain - so keep this in mind as elevation is one of the prime factors affecting weather. Click here to see monthly average weather data.