Elton, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 14.4 °C (low) to 25.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1580.1 Millimeters. Elton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9 °C | 16 °C | 162.56 mm |
| February | 7 °C | 18.3 °C | 119.13 mm |
| March | 10.4 °C | 22 °C | 103.12 mm |
| April | 14.2 °C | 25.7 °C | 127.25 mm |
| May | 18.7 °C | 29.3 °C | 136.91 mm |
| June | 22.1 °C | 32.3 °C | 155.96 mm |
| July | 23.1 °C | 33.2 °C | 130.81 mm |
| August | 22.8 °C | 33.6 °C | 128.02 mm |
| September | 20.1 °C | 31.4 °C | 131.83 mm |
| October | 14.3 °C | 27.1 °C | 125.22 mm |
| November | 9.1 °C | 21.3 °C | 126.49 mm |
| December | 6.1 °C | 17.3 °C | 132.84 mm |
| Annual | 14.4 °C | 25.6 °C | 1580.14 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |