Ruth, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from -2.2 °C (low) to 15.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 303.5 Millimeters. 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 | -11.5 °C | 3.5 °C | 26.67 mm |
| February | -10.2 °C | 4.4 °C | 25.91 mm |
| March | -6.8 °C | 8.7 °C | 33.02 mm |
| April | -3.3 °C | 12.5 °C | 35.81 mm |
| May | 0.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 32.26 mm |
| June | 5.3 °C | 24.4 °C | 18.03 mm |
| July | 9.5 °C | 29.3 °C | 20.07 mm |
| August | 8.6 °C | 28.5 °C | 18.54 mm |
| September | 3.6 °C | 23.4 °C | 24.64 mm |
| October | -2.4 °C | 16.2 °C | 24.89 mm |
| November | -7.6 °C | 8.7 °C | 17.02 mm |
| December | -11.6 °C | 3.1 °C | 26.67 mm |
| Annual | -2.2 °C | 15.1 °C | 303.53 mm |
| 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 : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |