Ruston, Louisiana Weather
Ruston, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Ruston, Lincoln Parish.
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About Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston sits like a sun-drenched jewel in the rolling green hills of northern Louisiana, a landscape sculpted by gentle slopes and punctuated by stands of pine and oak that whisper in the humid breeze. It lies 30.2 miles west of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 272°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east of Grambling. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of pine needles warmed by the sun, a scent that clings to the red clay soil. This terrain, neither flat nor dramatically mountainous, encourages a sense of easy movement, of roads that meander rather than march, drawing the eye towards distant horizons where the sky often bleeds into shades of peach and lavender at dusk. Life in Ruston flows with a rhythm dictated by the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that allows for the quiet contemplation of a cardinal perched on a fence post or the distant hum of a tractor working its fields. The story of Ruston is deeply entwined with the bounty of its land and the ingenuity of its people, its origins tracing back to the late 19th century and the establishment of a railroad depot. This vital artery of commerce fostered a burgeoning economy, initially driven by agriculture, particularly cotton, and later by the rich timber resources that cloaked the surrounding hills. The very character of Ruston was shaped by these industries, fostering a spirit of practical endeavor and a deep connection to the natural world. Today, while agriculture and manufacturing still play significant roles, Ruston also thrives as a hub for education, home to a university that brings a youthful vibrancy and intellectual energy to the community. This blend of historical roots and forward-looking development creates a distinctive atmosphere, a place where the echoes of the past are harmoniously interwoven with the hum of contemporary life, all under the wide, benevolent Louisiana sky.
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| Location | Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 32.523205°N, 92.637927°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 71270, 71272, 71273 |
| Area Code | 318 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ruston, Louisiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ruston, Louisiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ruston includes coordinates 32.523205°N, 92.637927°W, situated in Lincoln Parish. ZIP code 71270, 71272, 71273. Telephone area code: 318. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
