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Climate in Saline Township · NOAA 1991–2020 normals

Saline Township’s winters are colder than most of the U.S.; July afternoons average 83°

A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 21°.

Colder January nights than 54% of U.S. towns#578 coldest of 936 in OH
Cooler July afternoons than 68% of U.S. towns#287Coolest summers  of 936 in OH
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July high
83°
Cooler than 68% of U.S. towns
287th coolest of 936 in Ohio
January low
21°
Colder than 54% of U.S. towns
578th coldest of 936 in Ohio
Rain + melted snow
41"
Drier than 56% of U.S. towns
436th driest of 936 in Ohio
Frost-free days
186
Apr 22 to Oct 28
Longer than 51% of U.S. towns
90° days
11
Fewer than 72% of U.S. towns
259th fewest of 936 in Ohio

A year in Saline Township at a glance

Each month’s typical high and low, and what it brings.

Jan36°21°
Feb40°23°
Mar49°30°
Apr62°39° Last frost ~Apr 22
May72°49°
Jun80°57° 2 days 90°+Wettest
Jul83°62° 4 days 90°+
Aug82°61° 3 days 90°+
Sep76°54° 1 day 90°+
Oct64°43° First frost ~Oct 28
Nov now51°34°
Dec41°26°

What stands out about Saline Township’s climate

Compared with towns across the U.S., with Saline Township’s place in Ohio beside it.

Fewer 90° days than 72% of U.S. townsAbout 11 days a year reach 90°, most of them in July. 259th fewest of 936 in Ohio.Cooler July afternoons than 68% of U.S. townsJuly afternoons average 83°; about 11 days a year reach 90°. 287th coolest of 936 in Ohio.Growing zone 7aThe 2023 USDA plant hardiness zone at Saline Township’s center: the coldest night of a typical winter reaches about 0°.
A normal year

What a year in Saline Township feels like

Typical highs and lows by season and by month, from NOAA’s 30-year normals.

Winter
39° / 23°
Snow is rare
Spring
61° / 39°
Last frost around Apr 22
Summer
82° / 60°
11 days reach 90°
Fall
64° / 44°
First frost around Oct 28
Best months to be outsideMayJunJulAugSepOctHighs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more
Frost, heat & the growing season

About 186 frost-free days a year

In half of years the last 32° night comes by April 22 and the first by October 28. Frost and day counts come from NOAA’s station at New Cumberland L/d, WV, 4 miles from the town’s center, 360 ft lower.

112
nights at or below 32° in a normal year
242nd fewest of 936 in Ohio
Fewer freezing nights than 51% of U.S. towns
2
nights at or below 0°
89th fewest of 936 in Ohio
Fewer nights at or below 0° than 50% of U.S. towns
11
days that reach 90°
259th fewest of 936 in Ohio
Fewer 90° days than 72% of U.S. towns
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days that reach 100°
89th most of 936 in Ohio
More 100° days than 52% of U.S. towns
7aUSDA zone
Plant hardiness zone 7a

The 2023 USDA map puts Saline Township’s center in zone 7a: the coldest night of a typical winter, averaged over 1991–2020, reaches about 0°. Plant labels use the zone; frost dates tell you when to plant.

Freezing nights by month

Average nights at or below 32°

26
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90° days by month

Average days at 90° or more

4.2
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Rain & snow

About 41 inches of rain a year

June is the wettest month and February the driest.

41"
Rain + melted snow a year
436th driest of 936 in Ohio
Drier than 56% of U.S. towns

Rain + melted snow by month

Inches of water

4.6"
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Heating & cooling

Heating and cooling a home in Saline Township

87% of the work is heating, so the furnace matters far more than the air conditioner. Months averaging under 55° run from October through April.

5,556 heating degree daysMore heating than 56% of U.S. towns
804 cooling degree daysLess cooling than 60% of U.S. towns

Degree days add up how far each day’s average falls below (heating) or rises above (cooling) 65° over a year. NOAA normals at New Cumberland L/d, WV.

Living here

Living with Saline Township’s climate

What the numbers mean for a garden, a free afternoon and a bad-weather day.

The garden window

186 frost-free days in zone 7a. The last frost comes by Apr 22 in half of years, so many gardeners wait a week or two past that to set out tomatoes. The first fall frost comes by Oct 28.

Get outside

Months with highs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more: May, June, July, August, September and October. 6.2 miles of trails are waiting.

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Storms and extremes

Of the yearly building losses FEMA expects in Saline Township from natural hazards, river flooding is the largest share (88%); heat waves, cold waves, winter storms and ice storms together are 1%. Normals are averages; the hazards page covers the extremes.

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Next door

Saline Township and its neighbors

Every town next door is within a degree of Saline Township in January and July, closer than the 5 km grid can tell apart. Tap a town to see its climate.

Island Creek Township: January low 21°, July high 83°Toronto: January low 22°, July high 84°Salem Township: January low 20°, July high 82°Madison Township: January low 20°, July high 83°Wellsville: January low 21°, July high 84°Washington Township: January low 20°, July high 83°Liverpool Township: January low 21°, July high 83°Springfield Township: January low 20°, July high 83°Knox Township: January low 21°, July high 83°Yellow Creek Township: January low 21°, July high 83°Brush Creek Township: January low 20°, July high 83°New Cumberland: January low 21°, July high 83°Ross Township: January low 21°, July high 83°Saline Township: January low 21°, July high 83°Saline TownshipKnox TownshipYellow Creek TownshipBrush Creek TownshipNew CumberlandRoss Township
ColderMilder20° to 22°
Brush Creek Township20.2° about the same
Yellow Creek Township20.5° about the same
Ross Township20.6° about the same
Knox Township20.7° about the same
Saline Township20.9°
New Cumberland21.3° about the same

Temperatures and rain come from NOAA’s 5 km grid, so each town gets its own value. Snow and frost-free days come from the nearest weather station, so neighbors often share them.

Then and now

Warmer than it used to be

The last 30 years in Saline Township averaged 1.1° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in December (+2.3°).

+1.1°1991–2020 vs. 1901–2000

A smaller shift than in 74% of U.S. towns.

Winter+1.7°now 31°, was 29°
Spring+1.1°now 50°, was 49°
Summer+0.5°now 71°, was 70°
Fall+0.9°now 54°, was 53°

Change by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The two periods overlap (1991–2000 is in both), which makes the gap a little smaller than it would be between separate periods.

Compared with other towns

How Saline Township compares

Against 12,954 U.S. towns of 2,500 or more (one per 5 km climate cell), with Saline Township’s place among Ohio’s.

Summer heat83° July high
Cooler July afternoons than 68% of U.S. towns287th coolest of 936 in Ohio
Winter cold21° January low
Colder January nights than 54% of U.S. towns578th coldest of 936 in Ohio
Precipitation41" a year
Drier than 56% of U.S. towns436th driest of 936 in Ohio
Hot days11 days at 90°+
Fewer 90° days than 72% of U.S. towns259th fewest of 936 in Ohio
Freezing nights112 a year
Fewer freezing nights than 51% of U.S. towns242nd fewest of 936 in Ohio
Growing season186 frost-free days
A longer frost-free season than 51% of U.S. towns311th longest of 936 in Ohio
#287Coolest summers  of 936 in OH#311Longest growing season  of 936 in OHAll OH rankings →
Month by month

Saline Township weather by month

Highs, lows and precipitation from NOAA’s grid at Saline Township’s center. 1991–2020 normals.

MonthHighLowRain + melt30-yr range
January36°21°3.0"21° – 38°
February40°23°2.5"17° – 39°
March49°30°3.2"33° – 51°
April62°39°3.7"45° – 55°
May72°49°4.1"54° – 67°
June80°57°4.6"65° – 71°
July83°62°4.1"68° – 77°
August82°61°3.7"67° – 75°
September76°54°3.6"62° – 69°
October64°43°3.0"50° – 60°
November51°34°2.9"36° – 49°
December41°26°3.0"23° – 44°
Year61°42°41.2"
Year to year

How much a month can swing

A normal is an average. February swings the most: from 1991 to 2020 its average ranged from 17° to 39°. June is the most reliable, staying within 7°.

Coldest to warmest month in 30 yearsNormal
Sources

Where Saline Township’s numbers come from

Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. How TownRatings reads climate data →

  • Temperatures and precipitation: NOAA’s gridded 1991–2020 normals for the 5 km cell at Saline Township’s center.
  • Frost, freezing nights, 90° and 100° days, heating and cooling: New Cumberland L/d, WV, 4 miles from the town’s center, 360 ft lower; the nearest station that passes our checks for distance, height and agreement with the grid.
  • Growing zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, prism.oregonstate.edu/phzm, accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  • Then and now: NOAA’s gridded normals for 1901–2000 at the same cell.
  • Storms and extremes: FEMA National Risk Index (expected annual losses to buildings).

Common questions about Saline Township’s climate

What is the weather like in Saline Township?

A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 21°. Colder January nights than 54% of U.S. towns; cooler July afternoons than 68% of U.S. towns.

How cold does it get in Saline Township in winter?

January nights average 21°. About 112 nights a year reach 32° or below and 2 reach 0° or below. In the coldest January of the last 30 years the month averaged 21°.

How hot does it get in Saline Township?

July, with a typical high of 83° and a low of 62°. About 11 days a year reach 90° (New Cumberland L/d, WV).

When is the first and last frost in Saline Township?

In half of years the last spring frost (32°) comes by April 22 and the first fall frost by October 28, about 186 frost-free days, at New Cumberland L/d, WV.

What growing zone is Saline Township in?

Zone 7a on the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: the coldest night of a typical winter reaches about 0°.

What is the best time of year to visit Saline Township?

By one simple rule (highs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more), May, June, July, August, September and October. The rule is ours, not NOAA’s; the month table has the numbers to judge by.

Is Saline Township getting warmer?

Yes: 1991–2020 averaged 1.1° warmer than 1901–2000 on NOAA’s grid. A smaller shift than 74% of U.S. towns.

Neighbors talk weather

Gardens, snow, and the best days of the year in Saline Township.

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Ask your neighbors

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000; USDA/PRISM 2023 hardiness zones; FEMA National Risk Index. Today’s forecast: National Weather Service.