Elk Creek, California has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 48 °F (low) to 74.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 21.4 Inches. Elk Creek is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0 °F | 56.4 °F | 4.5 in. |
| February | 38.9 °F | 60.3 °F | 4.04 in. |
| March | 41.4 °F | 64.9 °F | 2.84 in. |
| April | 44.2 °F | 70.0 °F | 1.38 in. |
| May | 50.6 °F | 78.9 °F | 1.08 in. |
| June | 57.3 °F | 88.1 °F | 0.45 in. |
| July | 62.3 °F | 94.6 °F | 0.05 in. |
| August | 60.7 °F | 93.3 °F | 0.05 in. |
| September | 56.3 °F | 89.3 °F | 0.14 in. |
| October | 49.1 °F | 78.4 °F | 0.86 in. |
| November | 41.4 °F | 64.8 °F | 2.01 in. |
| December | 36.4 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.98 in. |
| Annual | 48 °F | 74.6 °F | 21.38 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |