Rusk, IA
Unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, Iowa
Rusk is a small unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It is 6.0 miles NE of Pocahontas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50574.
Rusk at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Pocahontas County
- ZIP code
- 50574
- Nearest town
- Pocahontas (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.6667, -94.7364
Weather in Rusk now
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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 · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 32.8 inprecipitation per year · 833 mm
- 38.8 insnowfall per year · 99 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rusk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POCAHONTAS, IA US (USC00136719), adjusted for the elevation of Rusk.
Rusk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rusk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
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 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).
It gets about 32.8 inches (833 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rusk is June to September. 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 Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 15.3 miles S of Rusk.
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Questions about Rusk
Where is Rusk, IA?
Rusk is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, Iowa, 6.0 miles NE of Pocahontas.
What county is Rusk in?
Rusk is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Rusk, IA?
The ZIP code for Rusk is 50574.
What is the nearest town to Rusk?
Pocahontas, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rusk?
Yes. The closest is Twin Lakes Trailer Court: R63: East View, 15.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rusk?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rusk?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Rusk?
About 32.8 inches (833 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rusk?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rusk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rusk have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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