Can CAT5 stand outside weather?

Can CAT5 stand outside weather? I have a very good network ethernet in my basement, so I was thinking of extending a CAT5 cable from the DSL router to the second floor where my office is. I can only pass that cable from the outside of the house, but I'm a little concerned about how durable CAT5 would be to heat/rain etc.
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"In addition to what everyone else has said:

I would make a point of putting it through a surge protector as well if it is going into any expensive equipment, you can get them for RJ-45."

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"If you do go out through an exterior wall, make sure you have a drip loop.

Otherwise water will get inside."

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Local codes probably have requirements that cover cable connectivity between buildings or cables going through walls. Talk to somebody who knows the requirements in your area.

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If you are running to say another building that is not electrically connected (the same master breaker panel) to where you are running from you absolutely need to ground the line. There can be a significant difference in the ground voltage (base voltage) between the electrical systems. Enough to tear through surge suppressors as it is not a surge but a constant over voltage on one end.