Ruston weather
At 8:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Ruston sits 101 m (331 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ruston, Louisiana, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Sep–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Ruston weather
Is it raining in Ruston right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Ruston this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–28° and lows of 11–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Ruston lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ruston?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Ruston weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ruston?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ruston is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (55°F) in January to 35°C (95°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Ruston?
December is the wettest month, with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 91 mm (3.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Ruston?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Ruston have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 139 mm (5.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months