Eldred, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 2.6 °C (low) to 14.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1165.4 Millimeters. Eldred is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.8 °C | 0.4 °C | 81.79 mm |
| February | -8.9 °C | 2.1 °C | 60.2 mm |
| March | -4.7 °C | 6.8 °C | 86.36 mm |
| April | 1.1 °C | 14.3 °C | 94.74 mm |
| May | 6.9 °C | 20.6 °C | 99.06 mm |
| June | 12.1 °C | 24.9 °C | 124.97 mm |
| July | 14.7 °C | 27.5 °C | 108.2 mm |
| August | 13.8 °C | 26.5 °C | 107.44 mm |
| September | 9.8 °C | 22.7 °C | 114.05 mm |
| October | 3.6 °C | 16.1 °C | 110.24 mm |
| November | -1.6 °C | 9.2 °C | 82.04 mm |
| December | -6.1 °C | 3.1 °C | 96.27 mm |
| Annual | 2.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 1165.36 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |