Rusk, WI

Unincorporated community in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Rusk is a small unincorporated community in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It is 3.9 miles W of Menomonie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54751.

Rusk at a glance

State
Wisconsin
County
Dunn County
ZIP code
54751
Nearest town
Menomonie (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.9078, -91.8339

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.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rusk

What is the weather usually like in Rusk?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°21°43°65°87°24°4°Jan29°7°Feb42°19°Mar56°32°Apr68°44°May78°55°Jun82°59°Jul80°57°Aug72°48°Sep59°36°Oct43°24°Nov29°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.1"Feb2.0"Mar3.0"Apr4.5"May5.1"Jun4.0"Jul4.0"Aug3.6"Sep2.7"Oct1.8"Nov1.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MENOMONIE, WI US (USC00475335), adjusted for the elevation of Rusk.

Rusk weather month by month

January
24° 4°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.7 in of snow
February
29° 7°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow
March
42° 19°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
April
56° 32°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
May
68° 44°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
June
78° 55°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 59°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
80° 57°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
72° 48°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
59° 36°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
43° 24°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
December
29° 12°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rusk through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM4:53 PM9 h 14 min
February7:05 AM5:36 PM10 h 31 min
March7:17 AM7:14 PM11 h 57 min
April6:20 AM7:54 PM13 h 33 min
May5:36 AM8:31 PM14 h 54 min
June5:18 AM8:57 PM15 h 38 min
July5:33 AM8:52 PM15 h 18 min
August6:08 AM8:15 PM14 h 7 min
September6:45 AM7:19 PM12 h 34 min
October7:21 AM6:24 PM11 h 2 min
November7:03 AM4:40 PM9 h 36 min
December7:36 AM4:28 PM8 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Rusk?

Rusk has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-15°C).

It gets about 34.2 inches (868 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rusk 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 Rusk

The closest live webcam is Town of Red Cedar › North-east: Interstate 94, 1.0 miles W of Rusk.

Town of Red Cedar › North-east: Interstate 94Town of Red Cedar · 1.0 mi WOn Windy
Menomonie › North-eastMenomonie · 2.1 mi SWOn Windy
Menomonie › South-eastMenomonie · 2.1 mi SWOn Windy
Menomonie › SouthMenomonie · 2.1 mi SWOn Windy
Menomonie › WestMenomonie · 2.1 mi SWOn Windy
Menomonie › NorthMenomonie · 2.1 mi SWOn Windy
Hixton › East: Interstate 94Hixton · 4.9 mi WOn Windy
Northfield › North: I-94 at WIS 29Northfield · 5.4 mi EOn Windy
Town of Lucas › West: I-94 at 250th StTown of Lucas · 10.3 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rusk.

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Questions about Rusk

Where is Rusk, WI?

Rusk is an unincorporated community in Dunn County, Wisconsin, 3.9 miles W of Menomonie.

What county is Rusk in?

Rusk is in Dunn County, Wisconsin.

What is the ZIP code of Rusk, WI?

The ZIP code for Rusk is 54751.

What is the nearest town to Rusk?

Menomonie, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rusk?

Yes. The closest is Town of Red Cedar › North-east: Interstate 94, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rusk?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Rusk?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Rusk?

About 34.2 inches (868 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Rusk?

Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rusk?

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

What climate does Rusk have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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