Ripley, West Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.4 °F (low) to 65.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46 Inches. Ripley is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2 °F | 41.5 °F | 3.12 in. |
| February | 24.2 °F | 45.2 °F | 3.16 in. |
| March | 30.4 °F | 54.4 °F | 4.07 in. |
| April | 40.1 °F | 67.7 °F | 3.76 in. |
| May | 50.7 °F | 75.7 °F | 4.66 in. |
| June | 59.3 °F | 82.7 °F | 4.88 in. |
| July | 63.2 °F | 86.0 °F | 4.98 in. |
| August | 61.9 °F | 85.2 °F | 3.74 in. |
| September | 54.7 °F | 79.4 °F | 3.81 in. |
| October | 42.4 °F | 68.2 °F | 3.12 in. |
| November | 32.5 °F | 56.2 °F | 3.03 in. |
| December | 27.0 °F | 45.4 °F | 3.66 in. |
| Annual | 42.4 °F | 65.6 °F | 45.99 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |