| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion: | 67f - Southern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys and Low Rolling Hills |
| Heat Zone Days: | 15 - 30 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 24153 - Salem, VA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 50 | 57 | 62 | 60 | 54 | 42 | 34 | 26 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 47 | 55 | 66 | 73 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 66 | 55 | 46 | 64 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.13 | 2.77 | 3.31 | 3.47 | 3.87 | 3.56 | 3.66 | 3.15 | 3.4 | 2.88 | 2.8 | 2.52 | 38.53 |