Elkhorn City, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.1 °F (low) to 68.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.3 Inches. Elkhorn City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. 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 | 26.1 °F | 46.2 °F | 3.43 in. |
| February | 28.5 °F | 50.2 °F | 3.4 in. |
| March | 35.0 °F | 59.1 °F | 4.56 in. |
| April | 44.9 °F | 71.6 °F | 4.49 in. |
| May | 53.4 °F | 78.4 °F | 4.59 in. |
| June | 62.7 °F | 84.5 °F | 4.98 in. |
| July | 65.8 °F | 88.3 °F | 5.58 in. |
| August | 65.2 °F | 86.6 °F | 4.38 in. |
| September | 58.8 °F | 81.8 °F | 3.29 in. |
| October | 46.3 °F | 70.4 °F | 2.81 in. |
| November | 35.7 °F | 59.1 °F | 2.83 in. |
| December | 30.4 °F | 49.9 °F | 3.92 in. |
| Annual | 46.1 °F | 68.8 °F | 48.26 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |