Ruby, NY Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ruby, a community in Ulster County, New York.
This Afternoon
78°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Ruby
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 78°F | Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 6 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 52°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 1 mph W | 46% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Rain Showers | 3 mph S | 97% |
| Sunday Night | 52°F | Rain Showers | 0 to 8 mph W | 97% |
| Monday | 64°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 8 mph N | 18% |
| Monday Night | 48°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph N | 18% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph N | 26% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 7 mph NE | 16% |
| Wednesday | 61°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 8 mph NE | 16% |
| Wednesday Night | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 7 mph NE | 29% |
| Thursday | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 7 mph NE | 30% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph N | 35% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ruby (42.014, -74.009). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruby
Last spring frost
May 9
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
147 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Ruby: nearby ZIP 12475 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New York frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Platte Clove, Ny (9.5 mi from Ruby). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.