Ruth, NC has a typical humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and cool winters. The average summer temperature is around 80°F while the winter months see temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to the low-60s, with occasional snowfall. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, but especially in summer when afternoon thunderstorms are common. The city experiences all four seasons and enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, although it can get quite muggy during summer months.
Ruth, North Carolina gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ruth averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Ruth. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ruth gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year