Peak Summer
fall is just around the corner
August is the peak summer season across the highest ridgelines as temps climb to their hottest levels for the year.
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For most of us across the valleys and non-mountain regions, it will take until September for us to notice a change as max temps dip below the 80°F mark.
Calendar day when normal max temp dips below 80°F
- Aug 24th - Waynesville
- Sep 1st - Brevard
- Sep 9th - Bryson City
- Sep 11th - Franklin
- Sep 12th - Asheville
- Sep 14th - Cullowhee/WCU
---------- below 80°F yr round -----------
- July 12th - Lake Toxaway
- July 16th - Highlands
Temps along the Southern Section are much cooler, only reaching the mid - upper 70's above 4500' and during cloudy days, low 60's above 5800'.
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