Elk Creek, California has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.9 °C (low) to 23.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 543.1 Millimeters. Elk Creek is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8 °C | 13.6 °C | 114.3 mm |
| February | 3.8 °C | 15.7 °C | 102.62 mm |
| March | 5.2 °C | 18.3 °C | 72.14 mm |
| April | 6.8 °C | 21.1 °C | 35.05 mm |
| May | 10.3 °C | 26.1 °C | 27.43 mm |
| June | 14.1 °C | 31.2 °C | 11.43 mm |
| July | 16.8 °C | 34.8 °C | 1.27 mm |
| August | 15.9 °C | 34.1 °C | 1.27 mm |
| September | 13.5 °C | 31.8 °C | 3.56 mm |
| October | 9.5 °C | 25.8 °C | 21.84 mm |
| November | 5.2 °C | 18.2 °C | 51.05 mm |
| December | 2.4 °C | 13.3 °C | 101.09 mm |
| Annual | 8.9 °C | 23.7 °C | 543.05 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |