Ruth, WA

Unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington

Ruth is a small unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington. It is 8.3 miles NE of Chehalis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98532.

Ruth at a glance

State
Washington
County
Lewis County
ZIP code
98532
Nearest town
Chehalis (8.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.6072, -123.1186

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?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°43°56°70°83°46°34°Jan49°34°Feb54°36°Mar60°39°Apr67°44°May71°49°Jun78°53°Jul78°53°Aug73°48°Sep61°43°Oct51°37°Nov45°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.9"Jan4.2"Feb4.4"Mar3.2"Apr2.4"May1.5"Jun0.5"Jul0.8"Aug1.6"Sep4.0"Oct6.5"Nov6.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTRALIA, WA US (USC00451276), adjusted for the elevation of Ruth.

Ruth weather month by month

January
46° 34°F
5.9 in of rain · 13 wet days
February
49° 34°F
4.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
54° 36°F
4.4 in of rain · 12 wet days
April
60° 39°F
3.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
May
67° 44°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
71° 49°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
78° 53°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 53°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
73° 48°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
61° 43°F
4.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
51° 37°F
6.5 in of rain · 13 wet days
December
45° 34°F
6.4 in of rain · 13 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ruth through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM4:53 PM9 h 3 min
February7:13 AM5:39 PM10 h 25 min
March7:22 AM7:19 PM11 h 56 min
April6:22 AM8:02 PM13 h 39 min
May5:36 AM8:41 PM15 h 5 min
June5:16 AM9:09 PM15 h 52 min
July5:32 AM9:04 PM15 h 31 min
August6:09 AM8:24 PM14 h 14 min
September6:49 AM7:25 PM12 h 36 min
October7:29 AM6:27 PM10 h 58 min
November7:13 AM4:40 PM9 h 27 min
December7:48 AM4:27 PM8 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 warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 41.6 inches (1,057 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Ruth 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 Ruth

The closest live webcam is Chehalis: I-5 at MP 78: SR 6 Interchange, 7.6 miles NE of Ruth.

Chehalis: I-5 at MP 78: SR 6 InterchangeChehalis · 7.6 mi NEOn Windy
Chehalis: I-5 at MP 78.3: West StChehalis · 7.7 mi NEOn Windy
Chehalis › North: Centralia Airport NorthChehalis · 7.8 mi NEOn Windy
Chehalis › North: Centralia Airport cam 1Chehalis · 8.1 mi NEOn Windy
Chehalis: I-5 at MP 76.5: 13th StChehalis · 8.1 mi EOn Windy
Chehalis › East: Chehalis-Centralia Airport-CLSChehalis · 8.1 mi NEOn Windy
Chehalis › South: Chehalis-Centralia Airport-CLSChehalis · 8.1 mi NEOn Windy
Chehalis › West: Chehalis-Centralia Airport-CLSChehalis · 8.1 mi NEOn Windy
Chehalis: I-5 at MP 79.10: Chamber WayChehalis · 8.3 mi NEOn Windy

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 Lewis County, Washington, 8.3 miles NE of Chehalis.

What county is Ruth in?

Ruth is in Lewis County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Ruth, WA?

The ZIP code for Ruth is 98532.

What is the nearest town to Ruth?

Chehalis, 8.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ruth?

Yes. The closest is Chehalis: I-5 at MP 78: SR 6 Interchange, 7.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ruth?

August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Ruth?

February, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Ruth?

About 41.6 inches (1,057 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

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?

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

What climate does Ruth have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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