Ruston, LA has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers. The average temperature in the winter is around 57°F and in the summer it reaches up to 95°F. Ruston receives an average of about 59 inches of rain each year along with occasional snowfall during the colder months. There are typically 205 sunny days out of the year, making it perfect for outdoor activities and recreation. The humidity is high throughout most months, making it feel hotter than what the actual temperature is.
Ruston, Louisiana gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ruston averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Ruston. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ruston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year