Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 12.6"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ruth
Ruth, Nevada averages 42°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 12.6"
- annual precipitation · 64" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
12.6"
Annual Snow
63.9"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.6"
Plus 63.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ruth) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Ruth area.
How Ruth compares to every U.S. city
Ruth's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ruth
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Ruth'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 | 38°F (3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0" | 13.1" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1" | 12.4" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1" | 10.1" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3" | 5.5" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5" | 1.3" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 5.3 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0" | 0.3" | 10.6 | 0.2 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 1.8" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 6.1" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9" | 13.3" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 13.1"
6.2 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 12.4"
5.8 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 10.1"
6.4 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 5.5"
7.3 days with precipitation
May 1.5"
Snow: 1.3"
7.3 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
4.3 days with precipitation
July 1.0"
5.5 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
5.2 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
Snow: 0.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 1.8"
4.6 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 6.1"
4.3 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 13.3"
5.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,333
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
125
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Ruth's climate means for you
Ruth runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 8,333 heating and 125 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: Ruth, NV
Based on station USC00267175 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Ruth, Nevada averages 42°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 26°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December 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 Ruth should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 12.6 inches, with 63.9 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 8,333 heating degree days and 125 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ruth scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ruth, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ruth, Nevada is 42°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Ruth get? ▼
Ruth receives 12.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 63.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ruth? ▼
Ruth has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ruth? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Ruth.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ruth? ▼
Ruth has 8,333 heating degree days and 125 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 Ruth climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00267175 near Ruth.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00267175. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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