Ruston, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ruston, a city in Lincoln County, Louisiana.
Tonight
71°F
Clear
Clear, with a low around 71. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Ruston
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 71°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 100°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 73°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday | 100°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 99°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 7% |
| Monday Night | 73°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 8% |
| Tuesday | 98°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 9% |
| Tuesday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NE | 9% |
| Wednesday | 95°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 4% |
| Thursday | 93°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Friday | 91°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ruston (32.533, -92.635). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruston
Last spring frost
Mar 11
First fall frost
Nov 16
Growing season
248 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Ruston: nearby ZIP 71272 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ruston La Tech, La (1.3 mi from Ruston). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.