North Elba, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -1.1 °C (low) to 11 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1238 Millimeters. North Elba is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15.1 °C | -3.7 °C | 87.63 mm |
| February | -14.3 °C | -2.2 °C | 65.53 mm |
| March | -10.1 °C | 2.6 °C | 81.03 mm |
| April | -2.1 °C | 10.1 °C | 97.03 mm |
| May | 4 °C | 17.4 °C | 109.22 mm |
| June | 9.2 °C | 22.3 °C | 128.52 mm |
| July | 11.8 °C | 24.6 °C | 124.21 mm |
| August | 10.9 °C | 23.7 °C | 116.33 mm |
| September | 6.5 °C | 20.1 °C | 108.97 mm |
| October | 0.9 °C | 12.3 °C | 124.71 mm |
| November | -4.6 °C | 5.6 °C | 99.06 mm |
| December | -10.8 °C | -0.4 °C | 95.76 mm |
| Annual | -1.1 °C | 11 °C | 1238 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |