Elon, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.2 °C (low) to 21.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1165.4 Millimeters. Elon is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.6 °C | 9.7 °C | 91.44 mm |
| February | -0.2 °C | 11.8 °C | 73.15 mm |
| March | 3.5 °C | 16.1 °C | 104.9 mm |
| April | 8.4 °C | 21.7 °C | 96.77 mm |
| May | 13.5 °C | 25.6 °C | 91.44 mm |
| June | 18.1 °C | 29.8 °C | 108.97 mm |
| July | 20.3 °C | 31.6 °C | 114.05 mm |
| August | 19.5 °C | 30.6 °C | 105.16 mm |
| September | 16.1 °C | 27.3 °C | 124.46 mm |
| October | 9.1 °C | 21.9 °C | 80.26 mm |
| November | 3.3 °C | 16.2 °C | 84.84 mm |
| December | 0.1 °C | 11.4 °C | 89.92 mm |
| Annual | 9.2 °C | 21.1 °C | 1165.36 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |