Ruth, MI

Unincorporated community in Sanilac County, Michigan

Ruth is a small unincorporated community in Sanilac County, Michigan. It is 3.2 miles SW of Minden City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 48470.

Ruth at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Sanilac County
ZIP code
48470
Nearest town
Minden City (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
43.7153, -82.7403

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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?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°29°47°64°82°29°16°Jan30°16°Feb38°23°Mar49°33°Apr60°44°May71°54°Jun77°60°Jul76°59°Aug70°52°Sep58°42°Oct45°32°Nov34°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.1"Feb1.9"Mar3.6"Apr3.2"May3.3"Jun3.0"Jul3.3"Aug3.2"Sep3.1"Oct2.6"Nov2.3"Dec

Best time to visit Ruth: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARBOR BEACH 1 SSE, MI US (USC00203585), adjusted for the elevation of Ruth.

Ruth weather month by month

January
29° 16°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 15.4 in of snow
February
30° 16°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow
March
38° 23°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow
April
49° 33°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
60° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
71° 54°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
77° 60°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
76° 59°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
70° 52°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
58° 42°F
3.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
45° 32°F
2.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
December
34° 23°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 11.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ruth through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:59 AM5:21 PM9 h 21 min
February7:27 AM6:02 PM10 h 34 min
March7:41 AM7:38 PM11 h 57 min
April6:46 AM8:15 PM13 h 29 min
May6:03 AM8:51 PM14 h 47 min
June5:46 AM9:16 PM15 h 29 min
July6:01 AM9:12 PM15 h 10 min
August6:34 AM8:36 PM14 h 2 min
September7:09 AM7:42 PM12 h 33 min
October7:44 AM6:49 PM11 h 5 min
November7:23 AM5:07 PM9 h 43 min
December7:56 AM4:56 PM9 h 0 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).

What is the weather like in Ruth?

Ruth has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 34.0 inches (863 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 47 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ruth 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 Ruth

The closest live webcam is Melvin, 37.0 miles S of Ruth.

MelvinMelvin · 37.0 mi SOn Windy
Melvin › East: 8110 Washington StMelvin · 37.2 mi SOn Windy
MarysvilleMarysville · 50.8 mi SOn Windy
Port Huron › EastPort Huron · 50.8 mi SOn Windy
Marysville › WestMarysville · 50.9 mi SOn Windy
Port Huron › EastPort Huron · 51.8 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ruth

Where is Ruth, MI?

Ruth is an unincorporated community in Sanilac County, Michigan, 3.2 miles SW of Minden City.

What county is Ruth in?

Ruth is in Sanilac County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Ruth, MI?

The ZIP code for Ruth is 48470.

What is the nearest town to Ruth?

Minden City, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ruth?

Yes. The closest is Melvin, 37.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ruth?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Ruth?

February, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Ruth?

About 34.0 inches (863 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Ruth?

Yes, about 47 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ruth?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ruth have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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