Elizabeth, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 0.9 °C (low) to 16.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 522.2 Millimeters. Elizabeth 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 | -8.8 °C | 6.5 °C | 16.51 mm |
| February | -8.2 °C | 6.8 °C | 18.54 mm |
| March | -4.3 °C | 11.3 °C | 40.13 mm |
| April | -0.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 59.18 mm |
| May | 4.1 °C | 19.5 °C | 65.53 mm |
| June | 9.3 °C | 26.3 °C | 55.63 mm |
| July | 12.7 °C | 29.5 °C | 72.64 mm |
| August | 11.8 °C | 28.2 °C | 79.5 mm |
| September | 7.3 °C | 24.4 °C | 41.66 mm |
| October | 0.8 °C | 17.6 °C | 34.04 mm |
| November | -4.4 °C | 11.2 °C | 21.59 mm |
| December | -8.8 °C | 6.2 °C | 17.27 mm |
| Annual | 0.9 °C | 16.9 °C | 522.22 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 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |