Banks, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.8 °F (low) to 75.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 56.1 Inches. Banks is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.4 °F | 58.4 °F | 4.84 in. |
| February | 39.9 °F | 62.4 °F | 4.64 in. |
| March | 44.9 °F | 69.4 °F | 5.51 in. |
| April | 51.7 °F | 75.9 °F | 4.5 in. |
| May | 60.9 °F | 83.1 °F | 3.56 in. |
| June | 67.7 °F | 88.6 °F | 5.28 in. |
| July | 70.4 °F | 90.3 °F | 5.73 in. |
| August | 69.9 °F | 89.7 °F | 4.95 in. |
| September | 65.3 °F | 85.9 °F | 4.07 in. |
| October | 54.8 °F | 77.6 °F | 3.3 in. |
| November | 44.5 °F | 67.9 °F | 4.39 in. |
| December | 39.3 °F | 60.4 °F | 5.35 in. |
| Annual | 53.8 °F | 75.8 °F | 56.12 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |