Ruston, WA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ruston, a city in Pierce County, Washington.
This Afternoon
55°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Ruston
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 55°F | Partly Sunny | 2 mph NE | 3% |
| Tonight | 41°F | Patchy Fog | 1 mph SSW | 3% |
| Wednesday | 55°F | Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain | 1 to 5 mph SSW | 25% |
| Wednesday Night | 49°F | Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 99% |
| Thursday | 56°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph SSW | 16% |
| Thursday Night | 48°F | Light Rain | 6 mph S | 78% |
| Friday | 55°F | Light Rain | 5 to 8 mph SSW | 78% |
| Friday Night | 48°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 6 mph S | 47% |
| Saturday | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph SSW | 33% |
| Saturday Night | 51°F | Light Rain Likely | 3 to 17 mph SSW | 74% |
| Sunday | 56°F | Light Rain Likely | 6 to 14 mph SSW | 71% |
| Sunday Night | 46°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 6 mph SSE | 26% |
| Monday | 55°F | Light Rain Likely | 1 to 5 mph SSE | 55% |
| Monday Night | 49°F | Light Rain Likely | 7 mph S | 71% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ruston (47.298, -122.512). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruston
Last spring frost
Mar 11
First fall frost
Nov 21
Growing season
254 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for Ruston: nearby ZIP 98407 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Washington frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Tacoma Narrows Ap, Wa (3.2 mi from Ruston). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.