Elkton, Kentucky has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.9 °F (low) to 68.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.2 Inches. Elkton 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 | 25.9 °F | 44.2 °F | 3.99 in. |
| February | 29.0 °F | 48.9 °F | 4.17 in. |
| March | 36.5 °F | 58.3 °F | 4.83 in. |
| April | 46.2 °F | 68.8 °F | 5.12 in. |
| May | 55.9 °F | 77.1 °F | 5.29 in. |
| June | 64.3 °F | 85.1 °F | 4.5 in. |
| July | 68.2 °F | 88.1 °F | 4.43 in. |
| August | 65.8 °F | 87.8 °F | 3.63 in. |
| September | 58.7 °F | 82.2 °F | 3.66 in. |
| October | 47.0 °F | 70.6 °F | 3.9 in. |
| November | 36.2 °F | 58.2 °F | 3.82 in. |
| December | 29.5 °F | 47.7 °F | 4.84 in. |
| Annual | 46.9 °F | 68.1 °F | 52.18 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |