March historically windiest month in Asheville, with winds dying down in late spring

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — March is typically the gustiest month of the year in Asheville. Over the past 10 years, wind gusts in March averaged to 27.8 mph, the highest of any month.

February and April are close behind at 27.4 mph, while January averages 26.5 mph. Historically, winds begin to ease later in spring and summer.

The calmest month is September, when average gusts drop to about 19.3 mph…

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