Elba, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 4.1 °C (low) to 14 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 913.1 Millimeters. Elba is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.3 °C | 0.1 °C | 58.93 mm |
| February | -7.9 °C | 0.9 °C | 43.94 mm |
| March | -4 °C | 5.6 °C | 63.25 mm |
| April | 2 °C | 13.2 °C | 76.96 mm |
| May | 8.4 °C | 20.2 °C | 82.8 mm |
| June | 13.7 °C | 24.9 °C | 91.44 mm |
| July | 16.2 °C | 26.9 °C | 90.68 mm |
| August | 15.4 °C | 26.4 °C | 83.82 mm |
| September | 11.6 °C | 22.6 °C | 87.88 mm |
| October | 5.7 °C | 15.7 °C | 92.2 mm |
| November | 0.3 °C | 8.9 °C | 71.88 mm |
| December | -4.5 °C | 3.1 °C | 69.34 mm |
| Annual | 4.1 °C | 14 °C | 913.12 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |