Ruth, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · White Pine County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
266
Population
760/sq mi density
$71,000
Home Value
$199,414 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 63.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,866 ft (2,093 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2793°N, 114.9900°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | White Pine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 115 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Ruth has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.7").