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Particularly around Asheville. Im looking into getting a home with many acerage, a farm. Whats the area like around NC? Is their thunderstorms/rain. I actually love thunderstorms, so the more the better
Yes there are thunderstorms and rain, plus hail, and sometimes there is thundersnow! The mountains near Asheville are between 2000' and 3200' in a fairly moist flow. The all-time record low was -17 and the all-time record high was 99, both records being set in the 1980's. Normal winter temps are between 37 and 47 with dips below freezing common, and the avg snowfall is about 38". Summer is usually pleasant, this heat wave notwithstanding! Avg. Summer temps are in the 80s during the day, and depending on elevation in the 50s/60s at night. It can get quite muggy, with afternoon thunderstorms and rain showers very common. Air quality in the city varies. Fog is common, especially at and above 3000'.
The city itself is quite metropolitan for a southern city, and the outlying areas are steep to rolling pasture, farmland and mountains. There are many smaller communities nearby that have more of a small town feel. The Blueridge Parkway runs nearly through the city and is a popular destination to escape the heat. Mt. Mitchell State Part will no doubt be crowded today!! At 6684' the temp at the top will be only in the low 70's.
I'm quite sure that you will hear from others who actually live there! I used to live in nearby Hendersonville and currently live near Boone and Blowing Rock. So what brings you all the way from California? That's quite a change!!
Yes there are thunderstorms and rain, plus hail, and sometimes there is thundersnow! The mountains near Asheville are between 2000' and 3200' in a fairly moist flow. The all-time record low was -17 and the all-time record high was 99, both records being set in the 1980's. Normal winter temps are between 37 and 47 with dips below freezing common, and the avg snowfall is about 38". Summer is usually pleasant, this heat wave notwithstanding! Avg. Summer temps are in the 80s during the day, and depending on elevation in the 50s/60s at night. It can get quite muggy, with afternoon thunderstorms and rain showers very common. Air quality in the city varies. Fog is common, especially at and above 3000'.
The city itself is quite metropolitan for a southern city, and the outlying areas are steep to rolling pasture, farmland and mountains. There are many smaller communities nearby that have more of a small town feel. The Blueridge Parkway runs nearly through the city and is a popular destination to escape the heat. Mt. Mitchell State Part will no doubt be crowded today!! At 6684' the temp at the top will be only in the low 70's.
I'm quite sure that you will hear from others who actually live there! I used to live in nearby Hendersonville and currently live near Boone and Blowing Rock. So what brings you all the way from California? That's quite a change!!
Tracey
I really can't stand california. I would get a farm or ranch in california, but its way to expensive. I enjoy the east coast more than the west coast, just my preference.
I totally understand! I feel the same way about Florida! Shop around! Depending on what you do for a living, the further from a city center, the less expensive the property (the lower the property value too) and the lower the taxes! Do yourself a favor, if you build, don't build close to a ridgetop! Transplants love to do that!! Welcome to NC in advance! Stick around, this is a great place to hang out!
Tracey
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