Ruston, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
100°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 100°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday | 99°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Monday | 100°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 3% |
| Monday Night | 73°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 5% |
| Tuesday | 98°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 8% |
| Tuesday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NE | 8% |
| Wednesday | 95°F | Sunny | 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday | 93°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday | 93°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 1% |
| Friday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 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 (1.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.