August weather in Banner Elk, NC
The average temperature in Banner Elk in August is 66.8°F (57.3°F–76.3°F). Average precipitation: 4.31 inches.
August is a summer month in Banner Elk, and is warmer than the annual average of 50.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 14 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 23m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
76.3°F
Avg Low
57.3°F
Precipitation
4.31 in
Daylight
13h 23m
August records in Banner Elk
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 86.0°F (1935) | 46.0°F (1937) | 2.60 in (1978) |
| August 2 | 88.0°F (1947) | 42.1°F (1912) | 1.88 in (2018) |
| August 3 | 90.0°F (1947) | 41.0°F (1937) | 2.60 in (1921) |
| August 4 | 89.1°F (1930) | 37.9°F (1912) | 1.61 in (1947) |
| August 5 | 90.0°F (1930) | 36.0°F (1929) | 1.83 in (1960) |
| August 6 | 91.0°F (1918) | 42.1°F (1957) | 1.82 in (1990) |
| August 7 | 86.0°F (2010) | 39.0°F (2004) | 3.42 in (1936) |
| August 8 | 88.0°F (1925) | 39.9°F (1948) | 1.39 in (1955) |
| August 9 | 97.0°F (1944) | 41.0°F (1921) | 2.71 in (1990) |
| August 10 | 89.1°F (1925) | 42.1°F (1953) | 1.82 in (1970) |
| August 11 | 90.0°F (1925) | 43.0°F (1962) | 2.05 in (1984) |
| August 12 | 97.0°F (1925) | 37.0°F (1930) | 2.77 in (1940) |
| August 13 | 91.0°F (1925) | 37.9°F (1930) | 8.50 in (1940) |
| August 14 | 86.0°F (1925) | 42.1°F (1967) | 1.70 in (1930) |
| August 15 | 87.1°F (1995) | 39.0°F (1963) | 4.30 in (1928) |
| August 16 | 87.1°F (1995) | 37.9°F (1979) | 1.50 in (1922) |
| August 17 | 91.0°F (1988) | 39.9°F (1979) | 4.10 in (1994) |
| August 18 | 91.9°F (1988) | 0.0°F (1997) | 4.85 in (2021) |
| August 19 | 90.0°F (1925) | 43.0°F (1943) | 1.60 in (1908) |
| August 20 | 93.9°F (1925) | 39.0°F (1943) | 1.65 in (1972) |
| August 21 | 91.0°F (1983) | 39.0°F (1918) | 1.87 in (2009) |
| August 22 | 87.1°F (1968) | 36.0°F (1956) | 2.83 in (1930) |
| August 23 | 87.1°F (1983) | 30.9°F (1930) | 1.54 in (1971) |
| August 24 | 84.9°F (2002) | 37.0°F (1930) | 2.00 in (1961) |
| August 25 | 86.0°F (1943) | 39.9°F (1952) | 2.04 in (1908) |
| August 26 | 86.0°F (1925) | 37.9°F (1945) | 1.59 in (1936) |
| August 27 | 87.1°F (1925) | 37.9°F (1930) | 2.78 in (2008) |
| August 28 | 88.0°F (1932) | 39.0°F (1922) | 1.69 in (2023) |
| August 29 | 90.0°F (1932) | 34.0°F (1986) | 4.42 in (1940) |
| August 30 | 89.1°F (1932) | 25.0°F (1941) | 2.27 in (1940) |
| August 31 | 91.0°F (1932) | 34.0°F (1946) | 2.00 in (1950) |