Elk Park, North Carolina has a Temperate Oceanic Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfb). Average annual temperatures range from 4.9 °C (low) to 16.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1268.7 Millimeters. Elk Park is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | -5.2 °C | 5.8 °C | 112.01 mm |
| February | -3.7 °C | 7.8 °C | 84.07 mm |
| March | -0.9 °C | 11.6 °C | 103.63 mm |
| April | 4 °C | 17.1 °C | 113.28 mm |
| May | 8.9 °C | 21 °C | 119.13 mm |
| June | 13.2 °C | 24.3 °C | 116.33 mm |
| July | 15.3 °C | 26 °C | 140.72 mm |
| August | 14.6 °C | 25.3 °C | 116.84 mm |
| September | 11 °C | 22.7 °C | 93.22 mm |
| October | 4.9 °C | 17.8 °C | 79.5 mm |
| November | -0.3 °C | 12.6 °C | 92.71 mm |
| December | -3.1 °C | 7.8 °C | 97.28 mm |
| Annual | 4.9 °C | 16.7 °C | 1268.72 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfb - Temperate Oceanic Climate |