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Ruth, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · White Pine County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
266
Population
760/sq mi density
$71,000
Home Value
$199,414 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
2,678
Violent Crime/100K
3,585 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,678 violent crimes/100K (605% above avg)
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. 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 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Ruth has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and December the driest (0.8").