Ruth, LA

Unincorporated community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana

Ruth is a small unincorporated community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.2 miles NW of Breaux Bridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70501.

Ruth at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. Martin Parish
ZIP code
70501
Nearest town
Breaux Bridge (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.2378, -91.8817

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

39°54°68°83°97°62°44°Jan66°47°Feb73°53°Mar79°59°Apr86°67°May90°73°Jun92°75°Jul92°75°Aug89°70°Sep81°60°Oct71°50°Nov64°45°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.9"Jan4.1"Feb3.7"Mar4.9"Apr5.4"May7.1"Jun6.3"Jul6.3"Aug5.0"Sep4.8"Oct4.4"Nov5.0"Dec

Best time to visit Ruth: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAFAYETTE RGNL AP, LA US (USW00013976), adjusted for the elevation of Ruth.

Ruth weather month by month

January
62° 44°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
66° 47°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
73° 53°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
79° 59°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
86° 67°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 73°F
7.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
92° 75°F
6.3 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
92° 75°F
6.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
89° 70°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
81° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 50°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
64° 45°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ruth through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM5:30 PM10 h 27 min
February6:45 AM5:57 PM11 h 11 min
March7:15 AM7:16 PM12 h 1 min
April6:38 AM7:36 PM12 h 57 min
May6:12 AM7:55 PM13 h 43 min
June6:04 AM8:12 PM14 h 7 min
July6:15 AM8:12 PM13 h 57 min
August6:33 AM7:50 PM13 h 16 min
September6:50 AM7:14 PM12 h 23 min
October7:08 AM6:37 PM11 h 29 min
November6:31 AM5:12 PM10 h 40 min
December6:55 AM5:10 PM10 h 15 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 August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 44°F (6°C).

It gets about 62.8 inches (1,596 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Ruth is March–April and October–November. 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 Breaux Bridge: I-10 at, 4.5 miles NW of Ruth.

Breaux Bridge: I-10 atBreaux Bridge · 4.5 mi NWOn Windy
Champagne: I-10 at Henderson DMSChampagne · 5.1 mi NOn Windy
Lakewood Acres: I-10 at Louisiana Ave. DMSLakewood Acres · 5.3 mi NWOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 at LA 347Henderson · 6.1 mi NEOn Windy
Lafayette: I-10 at Louisiana AveLafayette · 7.0 mi WOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 7.8 mi NEOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 7.8 mi NEOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 at OldHenderson · 7.8 mi NEOn Windy
Lafayette: I-10 at I-49Lafayette · 8.2 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruth.

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Questions about Ruth

Where is Ruth, LA?

Ruth is an unincorporated community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, 3.2 miles NW of Breaux Bridge.

What county is Ruth in?

Ruth is in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Ruth, LA?

The ZIP code for Ruth is 70501.

What is the nearest town to Ruth?

Breaux Bridge, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ruth?

Yes. The closest is Breaux Bridge: I-10 at, 4.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ruth?

August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Ruth?

January, with an average low of 44°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Ruth?

About 62.8 inches (1,596 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Ruth?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Ruth?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ruth have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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