Ruth, MS
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Mississippi
Ruth is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It is 9.2 miles W of Bogue Chitto, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39662.
Ruth at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 39662
- Nearest town
- Bogue Chitto (9.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.3814, -90.3164
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
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 61.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,564 mm
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 BROOKHAVEN CITY, MS US (USC00221094), adjusted for the elevation of Ruth.
Ruth weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruth through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 9 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 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 61.6 inches (1,564 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
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 McComb: I-55 at MS 570, 12.8 miles SW of Ruth.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruth.
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Questions about Ruth
Where is Ruth, MS?
Ruth is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Mississippi, 9.2 miles W of Bogue Chitto.
What county is Ruth in?
Ruth is in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Ruth, MS?
The ZIP code for Ruth is 39662.
What is the nearest town to Ruth?
Bogue Chitto, 9.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruth?
Yes. The closest is McComb: I-55 at MS 570, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruth?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruth?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Ruth?
About 61.6 inches (1,564 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
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?
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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