Elkhart, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 41.6 °F (low) to 69.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 17.5 Inches. Elkhart is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3 °F | 48.0 °F | 0.42 in. |
| February | 23.0 °F | 51.4 °F | 0.3 in. |
| March | 30.3 °F | 60.0 °F | 0.99 in. |
| April | 38.5 °F | 68.1 °F | 1.27 in. |
| May | 49.3 °F | 78.2 °F | 1.98 in. |
| June | 59.7 °F | 88.6 °F | 2.63 in. |
| July | 64.9 °F | 92.9 °F | 2.78 in. |
| August | 63.2 °F | 90.6 °F | 3.06 in. |
| September | 55.0 °F | 83.7 °F | 1.27 in. |
| October | 41.7 °F | 71.0 °F | 1.67 in. |
| November | 30.2 °F | 58.3 °F | 0.48 in. |
| December | 22.0 °F | 48.0 °F | 0.63 in. |
| Annual | 41.6 °F | 69.9 °F | 17.48 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |