Salado, Texas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 55.7 °F (low) to 78.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.9 Inches. Salado is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5 °F | 59.8 °F | 2.46 in. |
| February | 40.4 °F | 63.8 °F | 2.14 in. |
| March | 47.8 °F | 70.6 °F | 3.13 in. |
| April | 55.1 °F | 78.2 °F | 2.73 in. |
| May | 63.9 °F | 85.2 °F | 4.45 in. |
| June | 70.5 °F | 91.8 °F | 3.19 in. |
| July | 73.0 °F | 95.6 °F | 1.64 in. |
| August | 72.7 °F | 96.5 °F | 2.44 in. |
| September | 66.8 °F | 90.2 °F | 3.3 in. |
| October | 56.5 °F | 80.9 °F | 3.81 in. |
| November | 46.4 °F | 69.6 °F | 2.93 in. |
| December | 38.6 °F | 61.3 °F | 2.68 in. |
| Annual | 55.7 °F | 78.6 °F | 34.9 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |