Ruthton, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ruthton, a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
49°F
Rain Showers
Rain showers. Cloudy. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Ruthton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 49°F | Rain Showers | 20 mph NNW | 100% |
| Tonight | 37°F | Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NNW | 100% |
| Wednesday | 43°F | Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NW | 92% |
| Wednesday Night | 34°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 mph NNW | 73% |
| Thursday | 42°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph N | 15% |
| Thursday Night | 30°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 1% |
| Friday | 43°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph ESE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 29°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph SSW | 1% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday | 55°F | Sunny | 10 mph WSW | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 58°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ruthton (44.177, -96.103). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruthton
Last spring frost
May 7
First fall frost
Sep 29
Growing season
145 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Ruthton: nearby ZIP 56170 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lake Wilson, Mn (13.6 mi from Ruthton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.