Ruth, KY
Unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky
Ruth is a small unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It is 5.6 miles NE of Dawson Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42408.
Ruth at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Hopkins County
- ZIP code
- 42408
- Nearest town
- Dawson Springs (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.1086, -87.7486
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 · 27°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,293 mm
- 8.5 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruth: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRINCETON 1 SE, KY US (USC00156580), adjusted for the elevation of Ruth.
Ruth weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruth through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 40 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 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ruth is April–May 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 Hopkinsville, 23.5 miles SE of Ruth.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruth.
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Questions about Ruth
Where is Ruth, KY?
Ruth is an unincorporated community in Hopkins County, Kentucky, 5.6 miles NE of Dawson Springs.
What county is Ruth in?
Ruth is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ruth, KY?
The ZIP code for Ruth is 42408.
What is the nearest town to Ruth?
Dawson Springs, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruth?
Yes. The closest is Hopkinsville, 23.5 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 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Ruth?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Ruth?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruth?
April–May 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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