Ruggles, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Ruggles is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.8 miles S of Harveys Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18618.
Ruggles at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18618
- Nearest town
- Harveys Lake (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.3883, -76.0561
Weather in Ruggles now
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Ruggles weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruggles.
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What is the weather usually like in Ruggles?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 984 mm
- 45.1 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruggles: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US (USW00014777), adjusted for the elevation of Ruggles.
Ruggles weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruggles through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ruggles?
Ruggles has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ruggles is May–June and August–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 Ruggles
The closest live webcam is Plains Township, 13.3 miles SE of Ruggles.
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Questions about Ruggles
Where is Ruggles, PA?
Ruggles is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1.8 miles S of Harveys Lake.
What county is Ruggles in?
Ruggles is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Ruggles, PA?
The ZIP code for Ruggles is 18618.
What is the nearest town to Ruggles?
Harveys Lake, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruggles?
Yes. The closest is Plains Township, 13.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruggles?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruggles?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Ruggles?
About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ruggles?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruggles?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruggles have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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