Climate Banner Elk - North Carolina
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 40 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 67 | 74 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 20 | 23 | 29 | 37 | 45 | 54 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.10 | 3.97 | 4.05 | 4.12 | 4.31 | 4.31 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 10 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 77 | 76 | 71 | 62 | 53 | 43 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 57 | 56 | 49 | 38 | 30 | 22 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 5.13 | 4.28 | 4.36 | 3.67 | 3.66 | 3.51 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
What is the average weather in Banner Elk, North Carolina?
Banner Elk experiences a humid continental climate with strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. Precipitation is fairly wet overall and spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture often arriving as snow.
Banner Elk Climate Graph - North Carolina Climate Chart
Daily normals Banner Elk - North Carolina - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 40.8 | 23.0 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 2 Jan | 40.6 | 22.9 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 3 Jan | 40.5 | 22.8 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 4 Jan | 40.4 | 22.7 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 5 Jan | 40.3 | 22.5 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 6 Jan | 40.2 | 22.4 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 7 Jan | 40.2 | 22.3 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| 8 Jan | 40.1 | 22.3 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 9 Jan | 40.1 | 22.2 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 10 Jan | 40.0 | 22.1 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 11 Jan | 40.0 | 22.0 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 12 Jan | 39.9 | 22.0 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 13 Jan | 39.9 | 21.9 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 14 Jan | 39.9 | 21.9 | 2.09 | 2.09 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 15 Jan | 39.9 | 21.8 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 16 Jan | 39.9 | 21.8 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| 17 Jan | 40.0 | 21.8 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| 18 Jan | 40.0 | 21.8 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| 19 Jan | 40.0 | 21.7 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| 20 Jan | 40.1 | 21.7 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| 21 Jan | 40.1 | 21.8 | 3.09 | 3.09 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| 22 Jan | 40.2 | 21.8 | 3.24 | 3.24 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| 23 Jan | 40.3 | 21.8 | 3.39 | 3.39 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| 24 Jan | 40.4 | 21.8 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 25 Jan | 40.4 | 21.9 | 3.71 | 3.71 | 5.30 | 5.30 |
| 26 Jan | 40.5 | 21.9 | 3.87 | 3.87 | 5.50 | 5.50 |
| 27 Jan | 40.6 | 22.0 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 5.80 | 5.80 |
| 28 Jan | 40.8 | 22.0 | 4.16 | 4.16 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| 29 Jan | 40.9 | 22.1 | 4.32 | 4.32 | 6.30 | 6.30 |
| 30 Jan | 41.0 | 22.2 | 4.47 | 4.47 | 6.60 | 6.60 |
| 31 Jan | 41.1 | 22.3 | 4.62 | 4.62 | 6.90 | 6.90 |
Weather history Banner Elk - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 81.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Sep | 82.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Sep | 84.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Sep | 84.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Sep | 84.9 | 61.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Banner Elk
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 83.2 ºF | 40 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 59.0 ºF | 20 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.00 inch | 4.10 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 10 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 84.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 81.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 61.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 57.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Banner Elk - North Carolina
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Avery | |
| City | Banner Elk | |
| Zip Code | 28604 | |
| Longitude | -81.87 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 36.16 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 3675ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Banner Elk - North Carolina
| Local Time | 02:01 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:43 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Banner Elk - North Carolina
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Banner Elk weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 60ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 38ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 49.47 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 39 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Banner Elk
Longitude: -81.87, Latitude: 36.16
Average weather Banner Elk, NC - 28604
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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