August weather forecast
Banner Elk, NC

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Weather in August

August sustains the summer heat, but the highest temperature drops slightly to 78.6°F (25.9°C). The streets of Banner Elk still bustle with the activities of summer while the cityscape drapes itself in the golden hues of the setting sun. The frequency of rain reduces a bit, making outdoor excursions less likely to be interrupted. The dash of summer is still there, but the climate starts to hint observations of autumn around the corner.

Temperature

Banner Elk's average high-temperature marks a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C) with the advent of August, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. The nighttime temperature in Banner Elk, during August, averages of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Banner Elk is 78%.

Rainfall

In Banner Elk, in August, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Banner Elk, North Carolina, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Banner Elk, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Banner Elk is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Banner Elk, North Carolina, is 10.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Banner Elk in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Banner Elk during August are 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Banner Elk?

The average relative humidity in August in Banner Elk, North Carolina, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August in Banner Elk?

In Banner Elk, North Carolina, in August, during 18 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Banner Elk?

June through September are months without snowfall in Banner Elk.

How many hours of daylight does Banner Elk have in August?

The average day length in August in Banner Elk, North Carolina, is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Banner Elk?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Banner Elk, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Banner Elk?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Banner Elk is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Banner Elk?

The months with the highest UV index in Banner Elk are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Banner Elk?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average temperature in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average pressure in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average wind speed in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average humidity in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average rainfall in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average snowfall in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average UV index in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Banner Elk, NC

Average visibility in August - Banner Elk, NC
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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