Elizabeth, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 33.6 °F (low) to 62.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 20.6 Inches. Elizabeth is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1 °F | 43.7 °F | 0.65 in. |
| February | 17.3 °F | 44.3 °F | 0.73 in. |
| March | 24.2 °F | 52.4 °F | 1.58 in. |
| April | 30.3 °F | 58.4 °F | 2.33 in. |
| May | 39.3 °F | 67.1 °F | 2.58 in. |
| June | 48.7 °F | 79.3 °F | 2.19 in. |
| July | 54.8 °F | 85.1 °F | 2.86 in. |
| August | 53.3 °F | 82.8 °F | 3.13 in. |
| September | 45.2 °F | 76.0 °F | 1.64 in. |
| October | 33.5 °F | 63.6 °F | 1.34 in. |
| November | 24.0 °F | 52.1 °F | 0.85 in. |
| December | 16.2 °F | 43.2 °F | 0.68 in. |
| Annual | 33.6 °F | 62.3 °F | 20.56 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |