Elk Park, North Carolina has a Temperate Oceanic Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfb). Average annual temperatures range from 40.8 °F (low) to 62 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 50 Inches. Elk Park is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7 °F | 42.5 °F | 4.41 in. |
| February | 25.4 °F | 46.0 °F | 3.31 in. |
| March | 30.4 °F | 52.9 °F | 4.08 in. |
| April | 39.2 °F | 62.7 °F | 4.46 in. |
| May | 48.1 °F | 69.8 °F | 4.69 in. |
| June | 55.8 °F | 75.8 °F | 4.58 in. |
| July | 59.5 °F | 78.8 °F | 5.54 in. |
| August | 58.2 °F | 77.5 °F | 4.6 in. |
| September | 51.8 °F | 72.9 °F | 3.67 in. |
| October | 40.9 °F | 64.0 °F | 3.13 in. |
| November | 31.4 °F | 54.6 °F | 3.65 in. |
| December | 26.5 °F | 46.1 °F | 3.83 in. |
| Annual | 40.8 °F | 62 °F | 49.95 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfb - Temperate Oceanic Climate |