Saluda, South Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.4 °C (low) to 23.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1189.5 Millimeters. 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 | 0.3 °C | 12.6 °C | 104.9 mm |
| February | 1.6 °C | 14.8 °C | 95 mm |
| March | 4.9 °C | 19.1 °C | 113.79 mm |
| April | 9.6 °C | 24 °C | 79.25 mm |
| May | 14.7 °C | 28.1 °C | 86.36 mm |
| June | 19.3 °C | 31.7 °C | 112.52 mm |
| July | 21 °C | 33.3 °C | 105.66 mm |
| August | 20.4 °C | 32.4 °C | 119.63 mm |
| September | 17.1 °C | 29.3 °C | 100.08 mm |
| October | 10.6 °C | 24.1 °C | 79.5 mm |
| November | 4.2 °C | 18.2 °C | 85.85 mm |
| December | 1.3 °C | 13.8 °C | 106.93 mm |
| Annual | 10.4 °C | 23.5 °C | 1189.47 mm |
| 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 : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |