Elba, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.8 °F (low) to 55.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.4 Inches. Elba is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9 °F | 24.8 °F | 1.03 in. |
| February | 11.3 °F | 29.3 °F | 1.13 in. |
| March | 23.6 °F | 41.8 °F | 1.87 in. |
| April | 35.9 °F | 56.7 °F | 3.73 in. |
| May | 47.8 °F | 69.1 °F | 4.74 in. |
| June | 58.2 °F | 78.9 °F | 5.39 in. |
| July | 62.2 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.33 in. |
| August | 60.1 °F | 80.3 °F | 4.78 in. |
| September | 52.0 °F | 73.1 °F | 3.83 in. |
| October | 39.5 °F | 59.4 °F | 2.46 in. |
| November | 27.4 °F | 43.5 °F | 1.8 in. |
| December | 15.2 °F | 30.3 °F | 1.28 in. |
| Annual | 36.8 °F | 55.8 °F | 36.37 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |