Ruth, WA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Washington
Ruth is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Washington. It is 14.7 miles E of Basin City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99349.
Ruth at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 99349
- Nearest town
- Basin City (14.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.6447, -119.4558
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
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 8.4 inprecipitation per year · 214 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruth: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SMYRNA, WA US (USC00457727), adjusted for the elevation of Ruth.
Ruth weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruth through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| June | 5:01 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 5:54 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:12 PM | 8 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Ruth?
Ruth has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 8.4 inches (214 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Ruth is April to June and 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 Benton City: SR 240 at MP 8.2: Beloit Road, 12.4 miles SW of Ruth.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruth.
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Questions about Ruth
Where is Ruth, WA?
Ruth is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Washington, 14.7 miles E of Basin City.
What county is Ruth in?
Ruth is in Franklin County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Ruth, WA?
The ZIP code for Ruth is 99349.
What is the nearest town to Ruth?
Basin City, 14.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruth?
Yes. The closest is Benton City: SR 240 at MP 8.2: Beloit Road, 12.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruth?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruth?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ruth?
About 8.4 inches (214 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
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 to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruth have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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