Banner Elk, NC Weather
Banner Elk, NC climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 76.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 18.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Banner Elk is 49.62 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 4.88 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Fair, 54°F | Humidity: 94% | Dewpoint: 52°F |
| Wind Speed: SE 3.5 MPH (3 KT) | Heat Index: 54°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.16 in. | Wind Chill: 54°F |
Weather Forecast
 | Hi: 55°F | This afternoon: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. |
| Lo: 40°F | ||
 | Hi: 51°F | Wednesday: Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. |
| Lo: 35°F | ||
| Hi: 49°F | Thanksgiving day: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. |
| Lo: 29°F | ||
 | Hi: 39°F | Friday: Snow showers likely...Mainly in the morning. Light snow accumulation possible. Windy with highs in the upper 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent. |
| Lo: 29°F | ||
 | Hi: 45°F | Saturday: Mostly sunny and windy. Highs in the mid 40s. |
| Lo: 35°F | ||
 | Hi: 51°F | Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s. |
| Lo: 35°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:44 AM EST |
Sunrise: 7:12 AM EST |
| Sunset: 5:14 PM EST |
Civil Twilight: 5:42 PM EST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 40.5 | 43.4 | 51.0 | 58.8 | 66.9 | 73.1 | 76.8 | 75.6 | 70.5 | 62.0 | 52.9 | 44.5 | 59.7 |
| Mean °F | 29.7 | 32.4 | 39.6 | 47.5 | 56.2 | 62.8 | 66.7 | 65.4 | 60.1 | 50.1 | 41.3 | 33.6 | 48.8 |
| Min °F | 18.9 | 21.4 | 28.2 | 36.2 | 45.4 | 52.5 | 56.5 | 55.2 | 49.7 | 38.1 | 29.7 | 22.6 | 37.9 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 4.22 | 3.81 | 4.88 | 4.16 | 4.73 | 4.60 | 4.36 | 4.32 | 4.07 | 3.57 | 3.73 | 3.17 | 49.62 |
