Rusk, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Yadkin County, North Carolina
Rusk is a historical community (former settlement) in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It is 4.9 miles SE of Boonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28621.
Rusk at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Yadkin County
- ZIP code
- 28621
- Nearest town
- Boonville (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2897, -80.7625
Weather in Rusk now
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Rusk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rusk.
This week in Rusk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rusk
What is the weather usually like in Rusk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,245 mm
- 3.0 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rusk: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKIN, NC US (USC00312740), adjusted for the elevation of Rusk.
Rusk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rusk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rusk?
Rusk has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rusk 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 Rusk
The closest live webcam is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 18.9 miles N of Rusk.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rusk.
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Questions about Rusk
Where is Rusk, NC?
Rusk is a historical community (former settlement) in Yadkin County, North Carolina, 4.9 miles SE of Boonville.
What county is Rusk in?
Rusk is in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Rusk, NC?
The ZIP code for Rusk is 28621.
What is the nearest town to Rusk?
Boonville, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rusk?
Yes. The closest is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 18.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rusk?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rusk?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rusk?
About 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rusk?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rusk?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rusk have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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