Elton, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 57.9 °F (low) to 78.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 62.2 Inches. Elton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.8 °F | 60.8 °F | 6.4 in. |
| February | 44.6 °F | 64.9 °F | 4.69 in. |
| March | 50.7 °F | 71.6 °F | 4.06 in. |
| April | 57.5 °F | 78.2 °F | 5.01 in. |
| May | 65.7 °F | 84.7 °F | 5.39 in. |
| June | 71.8 °F | 90.1 °F | 6.14 in. |
| July | 73.6 °F | 91.7 °F | 5.15 in. |
| August | 73.0 °F | 92.4 °F | 5.04 in. |
| September | 68.2 °F | 88.5 °F | 5.19 in. |
| October | 57.8 °F | 80.7 °F | 4.93 in. |
| November | 48.3 °F | 70.4 °F | 4.98 in. |
| December | 43.0 °F | 63.1 °F | 5.23 in. |
| Annual | 57.9 °F | 78.1 °F | 62.21 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |