Saluda, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.7 °F (low) to 74.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.8 Inches. Saluda is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6 °F | 54.6 °F | 4.13 in. |
| February | 34.8 °F | 58.6 °F | 3.74 in. |
| March | 40.8 °F | 66.4 °F | 4.48 in. |
| April | 49.2 °F | 75.2 °F | 3.12 in. |
| May | 58.5 °F | 82.6 °F | 3.4 in. |
| June | 66.7 °F | 89.0 °F | 4.43 in. |
| July | 69.8 °F | 91.9 °F | 4.16 in. |
| August | 68.8 °F | 90.4 °F | 4.71 in. |
| September | 62.7 °F | 84.8 °F | 3.94 in. |
| October | 51.0 °F | 75.3 °F | 3.13 in. |
| November | 39.6 °F | 64.8 °F | 3.38 in. |
| December | 34.4 °F | 56.8 °F | 4.21 in. |
| Annual | 50.7 °F | 74.2 °F | 46.83 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |