Banks, NC
Unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina
Banks is a small unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina. It is 3.6 miles SW of Fuquay-Varina, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27603.
Banks at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wake County
- ZIP code
- 27603
- Nearest town
- Fuquay-Varina (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.6356, -78.7144
Weather in Banks now
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Banks weather by the hour
Banks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Banks.
This week in Banks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Banks
What is the weather usually like in Banks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 50.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,288 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Banks: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GARNER, NC US (USC00313238), adjusted for the elevation of Banks.
Banks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Banks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Banks?
Banks has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 50.7 inches (1,288 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Banks is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Banks
The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 10.9 miles N of Banks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Banks.
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Other communities near Banks
- Willow Springs2.9 mi S
- Williams Crossroads3.0 mi NE
- Stagecrest subdivision3.7 mi NE
- Juniper4.1 mi E
- Rolling Hills subdivision4.6 mi E
- Tiffany Woods subdivision5.6 mi NE
- Echo Heights5.9 mi NE
- The Woodlands subdivision5.9 mi NE
- Rangewood6.2 mi NE
- Heatheridge subdivision6.4 mi NE
- Heather Hills subdivision6.8 mi NE
- Van Story Hills subdivision6.9 mi NE
- Woodridge subdivision7.0 mi NE
- Ogburn Crossroads7.0 mi SE
- Malibu Valley subdivision7.0 mi NE
Questions about Banks
Where is Banks, NC?
Banks is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, 3.6 miles SW of Fuquay-Varina.
What county is Banks in?
Banks is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Banks, NC?
The ZIP code for Banks is 27603.
What is the nearest town to Banks?
Fuquay-Varina, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Banks?
Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 10.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Banks?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Banks?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Banks?
About 50.7 inches (1,288 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Banks?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Banks?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Banks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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