Elk, OH
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Ohio
Elk is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Ohio. It is 4.2 miles NE of Stafford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43786.
Elk at a glance
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 43786
- Nearest town
- Stafford (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6731, -81.3361
Weather in Elk now
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Elk weather by the hour
Elk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elk.
This week in Elk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elk
What is the weather usually like in Elk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 44.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,131 mm
- 15.7 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CALDWELL 3SE, OH US (USC00331175), adjusted for the elevation of Elk.
Elk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Elk?
Elk has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elk is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Elk
The closest live webcam is Macksburg: I-77 at TR-301 (Exit 16) - D10-013, 7.4 miles SW of Elk.
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Questions about Elk
Where is Elk, OH?
Elk is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Ohio, 4.2 miles NE of Stafford.
What county is Elk in?
Elk is in Monroe County, Ohio.
What is the ZIP code of Elk, OH?
The ZIP code for Elk is 43786.
What is the nearest town to Elk?
Stafford, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elk?
Yes. The closest is Macksburg: I-77 at TR-301 (Exit 16) - D10-013, 7.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elk?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Elk?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Elk?
About 44.5 inches (1,131 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Elk?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elk have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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