Banner Elk, North Carolina has a Temperate Oceanic Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfb). Average annual temperatures range from 40.3 °F (low) to 59.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 55 Inches. Banner Elk is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3 °F | 40.5 °F | 4.45 in. |
| February | 24.5 °F | 43.6 °F | 3.82 in. |
| March | 30.2 °F | 50.3 °F | 4.62 in. |
| April | 38.3 °F | 60.4 °F | 4.98 in. |
| May | 47.3 °F | 67.4 °F | 5.27 in. |
| June | 54.9 °F | 73.7 °F | 4.9 in. |
| July | 58.7 °F | 76.6 °F | 6.12 in. |
| August | 57.5 °F | 75.4 °F | 4.97 in. |
| September | 51.7 °F | 70.8 °F | 4.57 in. |
| October | 40.7 °F | 61.7 °F | 3.52 in. |
| November | 31.3 °F | 52.4 °F | 3.46 in. |
| December | 26.1 °F | 44.3 °F | 4.33 in. |
| Annual | 40.3 °F | 59.8 °F | 55.01 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfb - Temperate Oceanic Climate |