Elba, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 39.3 °F (low) to 57.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36 Inches. Elba is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. 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 | 17.1 °F | 32.2 °F | 2.32 in. |
| February | 17.8 °F | 33.7 °F | 1.73 in. |
| March | 24.8 °F | 42.0 °F | 2.49 in. |
| April | 35.6 °F | 55.7 °F | 3.03 in. |
| May | 47.1 °F | 68.3 °F | 3.26 in. |
| June | 56.7 °F | 76.9 °F | 3.6 in. |
| July | 61.1 °F | 80.4 °F | 3.57 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 79.5 °F | 3.3 in. |
| September | 52.8 °F | 72.7 °F | 3.46 in. |
| October | 42.3 °F | 60.3 °F | 3.63 in. |
| November | 32.5 °F | 48.0 °F | 2.83 in. |
| December | 23.9 °F | 37.5 °F | 2.73 in. |
| Annual | 39.3 °F | 57.3 °F | 35.95 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |