Elbert, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 0.2 °C (low) to 16.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 489.7 Millimeters. Elbert is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.5 °C | 6 °C | 15.24 mm |
| February | -8.8 °C | 6.3 °C | 17.53 mm |
| March | -5 °C | 10.8 °C | 33.78 mm |
| April | -1.5 °C | 13.9 °C | 60.2 mm |
| May | 3.4 °C | 18.9 °C | 56.39 mm |
| June | 8.6 °C | 25.5 °C | 51.82 mm |
| July | 11.9 °C | 28.5 °C | 76.2 mm |
| August | 11.1 °C | 27.3 °C | 75.44 mm |
| September | 6.6 °C | 23.6 °C | 39.37 mm |
| October | 0.2 °C | 16.9 °C | 26.92 mm |
| November | -5.2 °C | 10.6 °C | 19.81 mm |
| December | -9.4 °C | 5.8 °C | 17.02 mm |
| Annual | 0.2 °C | 16.2 °C | 489.72 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |