Rufus, OR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Rufus, a city in Sherman County, Oregon.
This Afternoon
55°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. East wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast for Rufus
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph E | 15% |
| Tonight | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday | 56°F | Sunny | 3 mph SW | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Rain Showers Likely | 3 to 8 mph W | 60% |
| Thursday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 5% |
| Friday | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 5% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 3% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Partly Sunny | 3 mph E | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 8 mph N | 24% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph W | 24% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph W | 10% |
| Monday | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 mph SW | 13% |
| Monday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph W | 26% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Rufus (45.689, -120.746). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rufus
Last spring frost
May 19
First fall frost
Sep 25
Growing season
126 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Rufus: nearby ZIP 97050 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Oregon frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Goldendale, Wa (9.7 mi from Rufus). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.