The climate of Ruston

The current climate in Ruston features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Ruston, Louisiana.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Ruston in recent years was 41°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2021.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Ruston gets 1420 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The hurricane season in Ruston runs from June to November.

Best time to visit Ruston?

The best time to visit Ruston for sunny weather is July through September and November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ruston. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Ruston

The climate table of Ruston shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 15 17 21 25 28 32 34 34 31 26 20 17
Temp. min (°C) 3 5 9 12 17 22 23 23 20 14 7 6
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Precipitation (mm) 70 71 207 170 131 166 106 100 90 126 82 101
Snow (cm) 0,1 0,9 0,4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
UV Index 2 2 3 6 5 6 3 5 4 4 2 2

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Ruston, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Ruston

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Yearly Temperature in Ruston

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Ruston, Louisiana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Ruston

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Ruston

Average Snowfall per Month in Ruston

Total Yearly Snowfall in Ruston

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Ruston, Louisiana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Ruston

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Average weather in Ruston by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ruston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.