Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rusk, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 50.1"
- Annual precip
- 263d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rusk
Rusk, Texas averages 65°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 50.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 263 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
50.1"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rusk) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Rusk area.
How Rusk compares to every U.S. city
Rusk's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rusk
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rusk's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4" | 0.1" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.4"
Snow: 0.1"
8.6 days with precipitation
February 4.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 4.5"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
7.5 days with precipitation
May 4.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
7.2 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
6.3 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
December 4.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
263 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,269
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,269
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Rusk's climate means for you
Rusk runs 65°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 263 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,269 heating and 2,269 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Rusk, TX
Based on station USC00417841 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Rusk, Texas averages 65°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Rusk should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 50.1 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 263 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 7 and the first fall freeze near November 25. And on the energy front, 2,269 heating degree days and 2,269 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rusk scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Rusk, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rusk, Texas is 65°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Rusk get? ▼
Rusk receives 50.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rusk? ▼
Rusk has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rusk? ▼
Rusk has approximately 263 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 7 and the first fall freeze around November 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rusk? ▼
Rusk has 2,269 heating degree days and 2,269 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Rusk climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00417841 near Rusk.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00417841. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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