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.
LGBT Asheville . Asheville is a gay-friendly small city. Period. According to the latest United States census, the Asheville area has 83% more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) identified people than the typical American city or town. Another study, in 2011, also based on census results, found that Buncombe County (with 15.5 same sex couples per 1,000) and Asheville (19.7 per 1,000) are the most gay-friendly county and city in the state of North Carolina. On a per-capita basis they're well ahead of places like Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Carrboro.