Ruston, LA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Ruston now
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Ruston weather by the hour
Ruston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruston.
This week in Ruston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruston
What is the weather usually like in Ruston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 55.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,413 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUSTON LA TECH, LA US (USC00168067), adjusted for the elevation of Ruston.
Ruston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ruston?
Ruston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Ruston is April–May and September–October. At 335 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Ruston
What is the hottest month in Ruston?
August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruston?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Ruston?
About 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Ruston?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruston?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Ruston in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 44°F, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ruston?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:11 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ruston weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ruston.
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