Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Ruston, LA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Ruston sits squarely in the swing of spring — 121 years of data put the average high at 74° and the low at 50°, though the date has seen everything from a scorching 90° back in 1929 to a brutal 29° freeze in 1987. There's a 30% chance of showers today, which is pretty on-brand for a region edging toward its wettest stretch of the year.
Ruston plays for keeps when the weather gets extreme — the thermometer has swung from a bone-chilling -4° in January 1962 all the way up to 109° in August 1999, a spread of 113 degrees. A single day in May 1989 dropped 11.84 inches of rain on the city, and a January snowstorm in 1935 buried it under 8 inches — a reminder that this corner of Louisiana isn't always what you'd expect.
Ruston summers are long and relentless, with highs hovering around 93-94° from late July through August, while winters stay mild by most standards — the coolest week of the year still averages a 57° high. Late April into early May is the wettest stretch, so if you're planning a visit, aim for October when highs ease back to a comfortable 79° and the rain backs off.