Elgin, Iowa has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.7 °F (low) to 57.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38 Inches. Elgin is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 °F | 26.4 °F | 1.13 in. |
| February | 12.9 °F | 30.8 °F | 1.18 in. |
| March | 24.5 °F | 43.9 °F | 2.06 in. |
| April | 35.8 °F | 58.4 °F | 3.96 in. |
| May | 47.4 °F | 70.1 °F | 4.8 in. |
| June | 57.6 °F | 79.5 °F | 5.8 in. |
| July | 61.5 °F | 82.8 °F | 4.72 in. |
| August | 59.2 °F | 80.9 °F | 4.13 in. |
| September | 50.7 °F | 74.4 °F | 3.76 in. |
| October | 38.6 °F | 61.4 °F | 2.86 in. |
| November | 26.7 °F | 45.1 °F | 2.04 in. |
| December | 16.0 °F | 32.1 °F | 1.54 in. |
| Annual | 36.7 °F | 57.2 °F | 37.98 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |