Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Elkhart features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (36 °F) and 27 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -29 °C (-20 °F) or can rise to as high as 42 °C (108 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 387 mm (15.2 inches) and receives 58 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Elkhart enjoys an average of 3502 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 39 minutes to 14 hours 38 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Elkhart are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 27 °C (77 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 4 °C (36 - 39 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Elkhart experiences 138 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 92 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 25°C (76°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
41°C (105°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
40°C (103°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
| Mean maximum | 21°C (70°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
40°C (103°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
| Average high | 10°C (50°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (36°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Average low | -4°C (25°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
| Mean minimum | -14°C (6°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
| Minimum | -17°C (1°F) |
-29°C (-20°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-8°C (19°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-20°C (-3°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Elkhart, Kansas, United States with other places around the world.
Elkhart usually has the most precipitation in April, May and August, with an average of 7 rainy days and 54 mm (2.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Elkhart are January, February and November. On average, 12 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 16 (0.6) | 12 (0.5) | 36 (1.4) | 43 (1.7) | 66 (2.6) | 32 (1.3) | 40 (1.6) | 52 (2.0) | 30 (1.2) | 35 (1.4) | 8 (0.3) | 18 (0.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
The sunniest months in Elkhart are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 41 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Elkhart: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 29 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 190 | 241 | 281 | 302 | 333 | 358 | 372 | 345 | 304 | 262 | 258 | 250 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 56m | 10h 50m | 11h 59m | 13h 10m | 14h 9m | 14h 38m | 14h 22m | 13h 29m | 12h 21m | 11h 11m | 10h 10m | 9h 39m |
Elkhart experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Elkhart UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Elkhart. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Elkhart's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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