Ruth, AR
Unincorporated community in Baxter County, Arkansas
Ruth is a small unincorporated community in Baxter County, Arkansas. It is 4.6 miles W of Henderson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72544.
Ruth at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Baxter County
- ZIP code
- 72544
- Nearest town
- Henderson (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.3700, -92.1361
Weather in Ruth now
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Ruth weather by the hour
Ruth weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruth.
This week in Ruth
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruth
What is the weather usually like in Ruth?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,292 mm
- 7.8 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruth: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MTN HOME 1 NNW, AR US (USC00035036), adjusted for the elevation of Ruth.
Ruth weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruth through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ruth?
Ruth has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ruth is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Ruth
The closest live webcam is Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts Bayou, 6.1 miles NW of Ruth.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruth.
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Questions about Ruth
Where is Ruth, AR?
Ruth is an unincorporated community in Baxter County, Arkansas, 4.6 miles W of Henderson.
What county is Ruth in?
Ruth is in Baxter County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Ruth, AR?
The ZIP code for Ruth is 72544.
What is the nearest town to Ruth?
Henderson, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruth?
Yes. The closest is Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts Bayou, 6.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruth?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruth?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ruth?
About 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ruth?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruth?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruth have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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