Ellijay, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 8.9 °C (low) to 21.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1550.4 Millimeters. Ellijay is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.3 °C | 9.9 °C | 148.84 mm |
| February | 0.2 °C | 12.1 °C | 137.16 mm |
| March | 3.7 °C | 16.6 °C | 144.02 mm |
| April | 7.9 °C | 21.4 °C | 129.29 mm |
| May | 12.9 °C | 25.6 °C | 120.14 mm |
| June | 17.2 °C | 28.9 °C | 131.06 mm |
| July | 19.3 °C | 30.8 °C | 127.25 mm |
| August | 18.8 °C | 30.6 °C | 116.59 mm |
| September | 15.3 °C | 27.9 °C | 108.46 mm |
| October | 8.8 °C | 22.5 °C | 98.04 mm |
| November | 3.1 °C | 16.4 °C | 127.25 mm |
| December | 0.6 °C | 11.6 °C | 162.31 mm |
| Annual | 8.9 °C | 21.2 °C | 1550.41 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |