Ripplemead, Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 41.9 °F (low) to 64.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 40.1 Inches. Ripplemead is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.1 °F | 42.7 °F | 2.99 in. |
| February | 25.3 °F | 46.3 °F | 2.45 in. |
| March | 31.5 °F | 54.8 °F | 3.48 in. |
| April | 40.0 °F | 65.9 °F | 3.61 in. |
| May | 49.5 °F | 73.9 °F | 4.45 in. |
| June | 57.7 °F | 80.6 °F | 3.86 in. |
| July | 61.6 °F | 83.9 °F | 4.14 in. |
| August | 60.5 °F | 82.8 °F | 3.31 in. |
| September | 53.7 °F | 77.3 °F | 3.34 in. |
| October | 41.7 °F | 67.2 °F | 2.7 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 55.8 °F | 2.62 in. |
| December | 26.3 °F | 45.9 °F | 3.13 in. |
| Annual | 41.9 °F | 64.8 °F | 40.08 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |