Saluda, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.4 °C (low) to 19.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1738.1 Millimeters. Saluda is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. 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 | -2.6 °C | 9.5 °C | 144.78 mm |
| February | -1.3 °C | 11.6 °C | 122.17 mm |
| March | 1.7 °C | 15.3 °C | 136.14 mm |
| April | 7.2 °C | 19.9 °C | 140.46 mm |
| May | 11.7 °C | 23.7 °C | 152.65 mm |
| June | 15.2 °C | 27.1 °C | 147.83 mm |
| July | 17.8 °C | 28.9 °C | 140.21 mm |
| August | 17.2 °C | 28.1 °C | 177.8 mm |
| September | 13.5 °C | 25.3 °C | 150.37 mm |
| October | 7.2 °C | 20.3 °C | 128.52 mm |
| November | 1.8 °C | 15.4 °C | 137.16 mm |
| December | -0.9 °C | 11 °C | 160.02 mm |
| Annual | 7.4 °C | 19.7 °C | 1738.11 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |