Elba, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 54.6 °F (low) to 77.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 59.5 Inches. Elba is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0 °F | 60.7 °F | 5.32 in. |
| February | 39.6 °F | 64.6 °F | 4.89 in. |
| March | 46.0 °F | 71.7 °F | 5.94 in. |
| April | 53.3 °F | 78.3 °F | 4.43 in. |
| May | 61.4 °F | 85.5 °F | 4.11 in. |
| June | 69.1 °F | 90.3 °F | 6.0 in. |
| July | 72.1 °F | 92.0 °F | 6.52 in. |
| August | 71.5 °F | 91.4 °F | 4.94 in. |
| September | 66.7 °F | 88.2 °F | 4.54 in. |
| October | 54.8 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.54 in. |
| November | 43.7 °F | 69.8 °F | 4.18 in. |
| December | 39.4 °F | 62.9 °F | 5.06 in. |
| Annual | 54.6 °F | 77.9 °F | 59.47 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |