Ruston, United States experiences average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Ruston, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ruston, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Jul At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.3/10
Best: April, May, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 25°C / 15°C
Feels Like 26°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 116 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
34°C
July
Avg Low25°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
5°C
January
Avg High14°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
7days
September
Avg High31°C
Avg Low22°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
March (Gusts 42)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding July, August due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:04
Daylight 14.3h
Sunset 20:21
Live conditions—
Ruston on the map · live conditions
Ruston, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Ruston
- Population
- 22.3K
- Elevation
- 102 m
- Coordinates
- 32.52°, -92.64°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 12 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 14°C / 5°C . Feb: 17°C / 7°C . Mar: 21°C / 11°C . Apr: 24°C / 14°C . May: 28°C / 19°C . Jun: 32°C / 23°C . Jul: 34°C / 25°C . Aug: 34°C / 24°C . Sep: 31°C / 22°C . Oct: 26°C / 16°C . Nov: 20°C / 11°C . Dec: 16°C / 8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 128 mm. Feb: 137 mm. Mar: 162 mm. Apr: 171 mm. May: 122 mm. Jun: 90 mm. Jul: 98 mm. Aug: 120 mm. Sep: 74 mm. Oct: 80 mm. Nov: 93 mm. Dec: 119 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 72%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 72%. May: 73%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 70%. Aug: 68%. Sep: 68%. Oct: 65%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 36°C | Jul · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 162 mm | Apr · 171 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Good March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 5°C | 12°C / 1°C | 9days (128 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 17°C / 7°C | 16°C / 5°C | 10days (137 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 74% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 21°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 12days (162 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 24°C / 14°C | 25°C / 13°C | 11days (171 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 72% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 12days (122 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 32°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 11days (90 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 34°C / 25°C | 39°C / 28°C | 12days (98 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 34°C / 24°C | 38°C / 28°C | 10days (120 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September best | 31°C / 22°C | 34°C / 24°C | 7days (74 mm) Good | 10.2h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 7days (80 mm) Good | 8.8h Good | 65% Muggy | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 9°C | 8days (93 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 71% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 16°C / 8°C | 14°C / 5°C | 10days (119 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 74% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ruston are April, May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ruston, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ruston is July, with average daytime highs of 34°C (93°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ruston is January, with average overnight lows of 5°C (40°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ruston is April, averaging 171mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ruston runs through March, May, July, April, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Ruston.
Ruston receives approximately 106 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Ruston.
The least favorable months to visit Ruston are July, August, primarily due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider April, May, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Ruston is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Ruston is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Ruston receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Ruston are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Ruston averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 51%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Ruston is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ruston has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Ruston ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Ruston, with a climate score of 4.8/10. Consider visiting during April, May, September, October instead for better conditions.
For June in Ruston, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 32°C (90°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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