Elma Center, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 3.7 °C (low) to 13.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1097.8 Millimeters. Elma Center 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.3 °C | 0.1 °C | 85.85 mm |
| February | -8.1 °C | 0.9 °C | 64.01 mm |
| March | -4.3 °C | 5.6 °C | 82.04 mm |
| April | 1.6 °C | 12.9 °C | 88.14 mm |
| May | 7.8 °C | 19.5 °C | 84.84 mm |
| June | 13.2 °C | 24.1 °C | 103.89 mm |
| July | 15.7 °C | 26.5 °C | 91.44 mm |
| August | 14.9 °C | 26.1 °C | 90.68 mm |
| September | 11.1 °C | 22.4 °C | 105.41 mm |
| October | 5.3 °C | 15.5 °C | 110.74 mm |
| November | 0.1 °C | 8.8 °C | 100.08 mm |
| December | -4.6 °C | 3 °C | 90.68 mm |
| Annual | 3.7 °C | 13.8 °C | 1097.8 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| 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 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |