Ruskin

City / town · Florida

Ruskin

Best timeOct–May
From you
Nearest airportTPA · 19 mi
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Overview

Ruskin is a town in Hillsborough County, Florida.

1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Ruskin

Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park

4,800 acres featuring archaeological findings and fish such as red drum and snook.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 54°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Saint Petersburg)

Jan: 3.0 in rain3"Jan: high 70°F, low 54°F70°54°JanFeb: 2.2 in rain2.2"Feb: high 73°F, low 57°F73°57°FebMar: 2.9 in rain2.9"Mar: high 76°F, low 61°F76°61°MarApr: 2.6 in rain2.6"Apr: high 82°F, low 66°F82°66°AprMay: 2.5 in rain2.5"May: high 87°F, low 72°F87°72°MayJun: 7.2 in rain7.2"Jun: high 90°F, low 76°F90°76°JunJul: 8.4 in rain8.4"Jul: high 91°F, low 77°F91°77°JulAug: 9.3 in rain9.3"Aug: high 91°F, low 77°F91°77°AugSep: 7.5 in rain7.5"Sep: high 89°F, low 76°F89°76°SepOct: 2.5 in rain2.5"Oct: high 84°F, low 70°F84°70°OctNov: 1.6 in rain1.6"Nov: high 77°F, low 63°F77°63°NovDec: 2.8 in rain2.8"Dec: high 72°F, low 58°F72°58°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • TPA Tampa International Airport, Tampa — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Pinellas Park — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    Do

    Do Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park

    4,800 acres featuring archaeological findings and fish such as red drum and snook.

    end of Cockroach Bay Road, Ruskin🕒 8AM to sunset☎ +1 941 723-4536
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    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay The Inn

    📍 611 Destiny DrLittle Harbor☎ +1 813-645-3291⚠ Last checked Aug 2020 — confirm before you go
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