Elk Creek, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40.6 °F (low) to 63.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 32.6 Inches. Elk Creek is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6 °F | 35.0 °F | 0.79 in. |
| February | 18.6 °F | 40.1 °F | 1.11 in. |
| March | 29.1 °F | 52.8 °F | 2.14 in. |
| April | 39.6 °F | 63.9 °F | 3.11 in. |
| May | 51.4 °F | 74.0 °F | 5.14 in. |
| June | 61.7 °F | 83.6 °F | 4.46 in. |
| July | 65.8 °F | 87.9 °F | 3.96 in. |
| August | 63.3 °F | 86.3 °F | 3.52 in. |
| September | 53.7 °F | 79.3 °F | 2.99 in. |
| October | 41.3 °F | 67.4 °F | 2.54 in. |
| November | 28.9 °F | 51.8 °F | 1.62 in. |
| December | 19.1 °F | 39.5 °F | 1.24 in. |
| Annual | 40.6 °F | 63.5 °F | 32.62 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |