Ruth, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 28.1 °F (low) to 59.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12 Inches. Ruth is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3 °F | 38.3 °F | 1.05 in. |
| February | 13.6 °F | 40.0 °F | 1.02 in. |
| March | 19.7 °F | 47.6 °F | 1.3 in. |
| April | 26.1 °F | 54.5 °F | 1.41 in. |
| May | 32.7 °F | 64.6 °F | 1.27 in. |
| June | 41.5 °F | 76.0 °F | 0.71 in. |
| July | 49.1 °F | 84.7 °F | 0.79 in. |
| August | 47.5 °F | 83.3 °F | 0.73 in. |
| September | 38.4 °F | 74.2 °F | 0.97 in. |
| October | 27.7 °F | 61.1 °F | 0.98 in. |
| November | 18.4 °F | 47.6 °F | 0.67 in. |
| December | 11.2 °F | 37.6 °F | 1.05 in. |
| Annual | 28.1 °F | 59.1 °F | 11.95 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |