Rusk County Climate
Rusk County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
65.4°F
Annual Precip
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Extreme Heat Days
89.3
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Rusk County Weather
A Warm and Rainy Piney Woods
Rusk County matches the Texas average temperature of 65.5°F almost exactly at 65.4°F. This is significantly warmer than the national median, supported by the humid air of East Texas.
Abundant East Texas Rainfall
Rusk County is far wetter than the average Texas county, receiving 50.3 inches of rain compared to the state average of 31.9. Its temperature is perfectly aligned with the statewide average of 65.5°F.
High Humidity and Deep Greenery
Like its neighbors Smith and Gregg, Rusk thrives on heavy precipitation and high humidity. It sees very little winter weather, averaging only 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Eighty-Nine Days of Intense Heat
Summers are long and humid with 89 days reaching 90°F or higher and a July average of 82.7°F. Winters are mild and rainy, with temperatures averaging 48.7°F from December to February.
Prepare for Heavy Precipitation
Residents must maintain robust drainage systems to handle over 50 inches of annual rain. Dehumidifiers are often necessary to combat the high moisture levels that persist through 89 days of extreme heat.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.