Banner Elk, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Banner Elk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Banner Elk.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Banner Elk
What is the weather usually like in Banner Elk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 53.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,366 mm
- 31.4 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Banner Elk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BANNER ELK, NC US (USC00310506), adjusted for the elevation of Banner Elk.
Banner Elk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Banner Elk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Banner Elk?
Banner Elk has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Banner Elk is June to September. At 3,701 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Banner Elk
What is the hottest month in Banner Elk?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Banner Elk?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Banner Elk?
About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Banner Elk?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Banner Elk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Banner Elk have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Banner Elk in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Banner Elk?
Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:21 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Banner Elk weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Banner Elk.
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