Ripplemead, Virginia has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 5.5 °C (low) to 18.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1018 Millimeters. 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 | -4.9 °C | 5.9 °C | 75.95 mm |
| February | -3.7 °C | 7.9 °C | 62.23 mm |
| March | -0.3 °C | 12.7 °C | 88.39 mm |
| April | 4.4 °C | 18.8 °C | 91.69 mm |
| May | 9.7 °C | 23.3 °C | 113.03 mm |
| June | 14.3 °C | 27 °C | 98.04 mm |
| July | 16.4 °C | 28.8 °C | 105.16 mm |
| August | 15.8 °C | 28.2 °C | 84.07 mm |
| September | 12.1 °C | 25.2 °C | 84.84 mm |
| October | 5.4 °C | 19.6 °C | 68.58 mm |
| November | -0.2 °C | 13.2 °C | 66.55 mm |
| December | -3.2 °C | 7.7 °C | 79.5 mm |
| Annual | 5.5 °C | 18.2 °C | 1018.03 mm |
| 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 : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |