Elizabeth, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37.4 °F (low) to 57.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.5 Inches. Elizabeth is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9 °F | 28.0 °F | 1.38 in. |
| February | 14.3 °F | 32.4 °F | 1.65 in. |
| March | 25.4 °F | 45.1 °F | 2.23 in. |
| April | 36.1 °F | 58.4 °F | 3.82 in. |
| May | 47.8 °F | 70.1 °F | 4.37 in. |
| June | 58.0 °F | 79.7 °F | 5.86 in. |
| July | 61.4 °F | 82.8 °F | 4.58 in. |
| August | 59.2 °F | 80.9 °F | 3.84 in. |
| September | 50.8 °F | 74.6 °F | 3.75 in. |
| October | 39.3 °F | 61.9 °F | 2.94 in. |
| November | 28.1 °F | 46.3 °F | 2.27 in. |
| December | 17.3 °F | 33.5 °F | 1.76 in. |
| Annual | 37.4 °F | 57.8 °F | 38.45 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |