Location & Surroundings
Ruston, LA Micro Area is an economic region in Louisiana, United States with 50,000 inhabitants, at 69 m elevation. The national capital Washington is about 1570 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ruston Regional Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: 40820
Basic Data
- Type economic region (RGNE)
- a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 36' 6" N, 92° 39' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 69 m
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 50,000
- Pop. Density 51 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:15
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
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Ruston, LA Micro Area
geoid
40820
Weather in Ruston, LA
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ruston, LA, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 34.2 | 1.8 | 137 | 29 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 2.3 | 88 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 490.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 165 | 56 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 190 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 4.3 | 161 | 35 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 455.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 126 | 42 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 464.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 4.1 | 177 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 2.2 | 145 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.6 | 3.8 | 179 | 42 | 1,011.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 91 | 440.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 2.9 | 177 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 184.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 98 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 157 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.8 | 1.9 | 35 | 54 | 1,015.3 | 2.32 / 2.42 | 94 | 365.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ruston, LA?
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 490 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ruston, LA today?
Sunrise around 07:02 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Ruston, LA?
Local time is 23:15. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Ruston, LA?
Ruston, LA is a economic region.
How many people live in Ruston, LA?
Population about 50,000.
What is the elevation of Ruston, LA?
DEM 69 m.
Where is Ruston, LA located?
It is at 32.60162, -92.66489 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ruston, LA in?
It is in United States.