Ruskin, MN

Unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota

Ruskin is a small unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota. It is 6.2 miles W of Faribault, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55021.

Ruskin at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Rice County
ZIP code
55021
Nearest town
Faribault (6.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.2675, -93.1617

Weather in Ruskin now

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Ruskin weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruskin.

This week in Ruskin

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruskin

What is the weather usually like in Ruskin?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°22°44°65°87°23°5°Jan28°8°Feb40°20°Mar56°33°Apr68°45°May78°57°Jun82°61°Jul80°58°Aug73°50°Sep59°36°Oct42°24°Nov29°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.0"Feb1.9"Mar3.1"Apr4.4"May5.6"Jun4.6"Jul4.7"Aug3.7"Sep2.6"Oct1.7"Nov1.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FARIBAULT, MN US (USC00212721), adjusted for the elevation of Ruskin.

Ruskin weather month by month

January
23° 5°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
28° 8°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.6 in of snow
March
40° 20°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
April
56° 33°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
May
68° 45°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
78° 57°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 61°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 58°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 50°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
59° 36°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
42° 24°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
December
29° 13°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ruskin through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:43 AM5:01 PM9 h 18 min
February7:10 AM5:43 PM10 h 33 min
March7:22 AM7:20 PM11 h 57 min
April6:26 AM7:58 PM13 h 31 min
May5:43 AM8:34 PM14 h 50 min
June5:26 AM9:00 PM15 h 33 min
July5:41 AM8:55 PM15 h 14 min
August6:14 AM8:19 PM14 h 4 min
September6:50 AM7:24 PM12 h 34 min
October7:26 AM6:30 PM11 h 3 min
November7:07 AM4:47 PM9 h 40 min
December7:39 AM4:36 PM8 h 56 min

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

What is the weather like in Ruskin?

Ruskin has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 35.5 inches (901 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ruskin 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 Ruskin

The closest live webcam is Faribault › South: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 53.0), 6.2 miles W of Ruskin.

Faribault › South: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 53.0)Faribault · 6.2 mi WOn Windy
Faribault › South-east: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 54.0)Faribault · 6.3 mi WOn Windy
Medford: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 52.0)Medford · 6.4 mi SWOn Windy
Medford › South: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 51.0)Medford · 6.5 mi SWOn Windy
Medford: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 49.8)Medford · 6.6 mi SWOn Windy
Faribault: I-35: I-35 NB @ Co Rd 48 (MP 55.6)Faribault · 6.8 mi WOn Windy
Faribault: MN 21: T.H.21 SB @ T.H.3Faribault · 7.1 mi NWOn Windy
Faribault › South-east: I-35: I-35 SB (MP 56.4)Faribault · 7.2 mi WOn Windy
Medford › South: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 49.0)Medford · 7.3 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ruskin

Where is Ruskin, MN?

Ruskin is an unincorporated community in Rice County, Minnesota, 6.2 miles W of Faribault.

What county is Ruskin in?

Ruskin is in Rice County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Ruskin, MN?

The ZIP code for Ruskin is 55021.

What is the nearest town to Ruskin?

Faribault, 6.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ruskin?

Yes. The closest is Faribault › South: I-35: I-35 NB (MP 53.0), 6.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ruskin?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Ruskin?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Ruskin?

About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Ruskin?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ruskin?

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

What climate does Ruskin have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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