Ruston, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 78°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Friday | 77°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Monday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 3% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 2% |
| Tuesday | 74°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 3% |
| Tuesday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruston, LA
Last spring frost
Mar 11
First fall frost
Nov 16
Growing season
248 days
Hardiness zone
8b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ruston La Tech, La (1.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.