Elkins, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 4 °C (low) to 16.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1304.3 Millimeters. Elkins 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 | -7 °C | 3.8 °C | 99.06 mm |
| February | -6 °C | 5.7 °C | 92.71 mm |
| March | -2.4 °C | 10.5 °C | 113.54 mm |
| April | 2.9 °C | 17.4 °C | 113.54 mm |
| May | 8.4 °C | 21.8 °C | 136.65 mm |
| June | 13.1 °C | 25.6 °C | 125.22 mm |
| July | 15.4 °C | 27.5 °C | 160.02 mm |
| August | 14.7 °C | 27.1 °C | 97.54 mm |
| September | 10.8 °C | 24.2 °C | 86.36 mm |
| October | 4 °C | 18.2 °C | 92.46 mm |
| November | -1.3 °C | 11.6 °C | 81.79 mm |
| December | -4.4 °C | 6.1 °C | 105.41 mm |
| Annual | 4 °C | 16.6 °C | 1304.3 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 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |