Ruth, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 47.5 °F (low) to 71.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 52.6 Inches. Ruth is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 °F | 51.2 °F | 4.44 in. |
| February | 31.2 °F | 55.3 °F | 3.89 in. |
| March | 37.6 °F | 62.9 °F | 4.56 in. |
| April | 45.8 °F | 72.2 °F | 4.44 in. |
| May | 54.9 °F | 79.2 °F | 4.28 in. |
| June | 62.9 °F | 86.0 °F | 4.55 in. |
| July | 66.8 °F | 89.2 °F | 4.97 in. |
| August | 65.8 °F | 87.5 °F | 4.41 in. |
| September | 59.7 °F | 82.2 °F | 4.4 in. |
| October | 47.5 °F | 72.8 °F | 3.81 in. |
| November | 36.7 °F | 62.1 °F | 4.05 in. |
| December | 31.6 °F | 53.7 °F | 4.8 in. |
| Annual | 47.5 °F | 71.2 °F | 52.6 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |