Saluda, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.6 °C (low) to 20.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1221.7 Millimeters. 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 | -1.3 °C | 9.1 °C | 86.87 mm |
| February | -0.7 °C | 10.8 °C | 71.88 mm |
| March | 2.9 °C | 15 °C | 107.7 mm |
| April | 8.3 °C | 20.8 °C | 91.44 mm |
| May | 13.7 °C | 24.8 °C | 104.14 mm |
| June | 18.6 °C | 29.2 °C | 105.16 mm |
| July | 20.9 °C | 31.6 °C | 123.95 mm |
| August | 20.2 °C | 30.4 °C | 129.29 mm |
| September | 16.8 °C | 27.6 °C | 123.95 mm |
| October | 10.2 °C | 21.9 °C | 108.2 mm |
| November | 4.4 °C | 16.2 °C | 76.45 mm |
| December | 0.7 °C | 11.2 °C | 92.71 mm |
| Annual | 9.6 °C | 20.7 °C | 1221.74 mm |
| 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 : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |