Elkton, Maryland has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 45.5 °F (low) to 64.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.1 Inches. Elkton 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 | 24.7 °F | 41.5 °F | 3.45 in. |
| February | 25.5 °F | 44.0 °F | 3.0 in. |
| March | 32.7 °F | 52.1 °F | 4.31 in. |
| April | 43.0 °F | 64.1 °F | 3.92 in. |
| May | 52.8 °F | 73.5 °F | 3.93 in. |
| June | 62.1 °F | 82.3 °F | 4.88 in. |
| July | 67.3 °F | 86.7 °F | 4.58 in. |
| August | 65.8 °F | 84.8 °F | 4.07 in. |
| September | 58.7 °F | 78.8 °F | 4.4 in. |
| October | 46.5 °F | 67.1 °F | 4.03 in. |
| November | 36.6 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.28 in. |
| December | 29.7 °F | 45.9 °F | 4.2 in. |
| Annual | 45.5 °F | 64.7 °F | 48.05 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 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |