Weather in Saline, Michigan
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Light Drizzle33%80°51°
- SundayMay 17Overcast18%86°59°
- MondayMay 18Overcast32%84°61°
- TuesdayMay 19Showers76%82°66°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle71%66°46°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—60°42°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle15%58°47°
- PM 2.5
- 4.9 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 5.8 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.5 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 113.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.1 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:15 AM
- Moonset
- 1:21 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Saline at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 29 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Cool-season window is open
As of May 17, the cool-season window is open or about to open. Direct-sow peas, lettuce, spinach, radishes, and brassicas now. Hold off on warm-season crops until 1–2 weeks after the last spring frost (around May).
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Saline's warmest month is July (~72°F mean) and its coldest is January (~24°F). Rainfall peaks in June (4.3 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.4 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 2.8″ | 8 |
| February | 26° | 2.4″ | 6 |
| March | 35° | 2.8″ | 6 |
| April | 46° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| May | 58° | 3.8″ | 8 |
| June | 68° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| July | 72° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| August | 70° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| September | 62° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| October | 51° | 2.9″ | 7 |
| November | 39° | 2.7″ | 7 |
| December | 29° | 2.6″ | 7 |
Regional context
Saline sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Detroit, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, Flint, MI.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Saline?
- Saline's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Saline?
- June is the wettest month with about 4.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 38 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Saline?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Saline?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 24°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Saline?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-May); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Saline get?
- Saline averages about 82 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Saline?
- Saline's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Saline, Michigan sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 24°F while July averages 72°F — a 48°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Saline receives about 38 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 82 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (42.2°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.