Elbert, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 32.3 °F (low) to 61.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 19.3 Inches. Elbert 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 | 14.9 °F | 42.8 °F | 0.6 in. |
| February | 16.1 °F | 43.3 °F | 0.69 in. |
| March | 23.0 °F | 51.4 °F | 1.33 in. |
| April | 29.3 °F | 57.1 °F | 2.37 in. |
| May | 38.1 °F | 66.0 °F | 2.22 in. |
| June | 47.4 °F | 77.9 °F | 2.04 in. |
| July | 53.4 °F | 83.3 °F | 3.0 in. |
| August | 51.9 °F | 81.1 °F | 2.97 in. |
| September | 43.8 °F | 74.4 °F | 1.55 in. |
| October | 32.3 °F | 62.5 °F | 1.06 in. |
| November | 22.6 °F | 51.1 °F | 0.78 in. |
| December | 15.0 °F | 42.5 °F | 0.67 in. |
| Annual | 32.3 °F | 61.1 °F | 19.28 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 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |