Saluda, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 49.2 °F (low) to 69.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.1 Inches. Saluda is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 °F | 48.4 °F | 3.42 in. |
| February | 30.7 °F | 51.4 °F | 2.83 in. |
| March | 37.3 °F | 59.0 °F | 4.24 in. |
| April | 47.0 °F | 69.4 °F | 3.6 in. |
| May | 56.7 °F | 76.7 °F | 4.1 in. |
| June | 65.5 °F | 84.5 °F | 4.14 in. |
| July | 69.7 °F | 88.9 °F | 4.88 in. |
| August | 68.3 °F | 86.8 °F | 5.09 in. |
| September | 62.2 °F | 81.6 °F | 4.88 in. |
| October | 50.3 °F | 71.5 °F | 4.26 in. |
| November | 40.0 °F | 61.1 °F | 3.01 in. |
| December | 33.3 °F | 52.1 °F | 3.65 in. |
| Annual | 49.2 °F | 69.3 °F | 48.1 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |