Rusk, IN
Unincorporated community in Orange County, Indiana
Rusk is a small unincorporated community in Orange County, Indiana. It is 7.5 miles E of French Lick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47527.
Rusk at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Orange County
- ZIP code
- 47527
- Nearest town
- French Lick (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 38.5572, -86.7569
Weather in Rusk now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Rusk weather by the hour
Rusk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rusk.
This week in Rusk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rusk
What is the weather usually like in Rusk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 50.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,270 mm
- 13.6 insnowfall per year · 35 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rusk: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHOALS 8 S, IN US (USC00128036), adjusted for the elevation of Rusk.
Rusk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rusk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:51 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:56 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:09 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 6:20 AM | 9:14 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 6:33 AM | 9:12 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:42 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:27 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:55 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Rusk?
Rusk has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rusk is May and August to 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 Rusk
The closest live webcam is Loogootee: US 231: 2-231-068-7-1-rwis, 11.3 miles NW of Rusk.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rusk.
Do you know Rusk? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Rusk special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Rusk, IN
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Rusk Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Rusk
Other communities near Rusk
Questions about Rusk
Where is Rusk, IN?
Rusk is an unincorporated community in Orange County, Indiana, 7.5 miles E of French Lick.
What county is Rusk in?
Rusk is in Orange County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Rusk, IN?
The ZIP code for Rusk is 47527.
What is the nearest town to Rusk?
French Lick, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rusk?
Yes. The closest is Loogootee: US 231: 2-231-068-7-1-rwis, 11.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rusk?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rusk?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rusk?
About 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rusk?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rusk?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rusk have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
Last updated: