Elk City, Kansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46 °F (low) to 68.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 42.7 Inches. Elk City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 °F | 44.2 °F | 1.38 in. |
| February | 25.6 °F | 49.1 °F | 1.71 in. |
| March | 34.9 °F | 59.0 °F | 2.85 in. |
| April | 45.1 °F | 68.1 °F | 4.48 in. |
| May | 55.8 °F | 76.2 °F | 6.31 in. |
| June | 65.3 °F | 85.2 °F | 5.85 in. |
| July | 69.5 °F | 90.6 °F | 4.21 in. |
| August | 67.5 °F | 90.1 °F | 3.93 in. |
| September | 58.9 °F | 82.3 °F | 3.92 in. |
| October | 46.2 °F | 70.9 °F | 3.9 in. |
| November | 35.0 °F | 58.3 °F | 2.25 in. |
| December | 25.7 °F | 47.2 °F | 1.87 in. |
| Annual | 46 °F | 68.4 °F | 42.66 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |