Ripley, New York has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.1 °F (low) to 57.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 42.7 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 | 20.6 °F | 33.8 °F | 2.93 in. |
| February | 20.4 °F | 34.9 °F | 2.27 in. |
| March | 26.9 °F | 42.5 °F | 2.88 in. |
| April | 37.5 °F | 55.4 °F | 3.64 in. |
| May | 49.0 °F | 66.8 °F | 3.54 in. |
| June | 59.1 °F | 75.7 °F | 3.67 in. |
| July | 63.9 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.88 in. |
| August | 62.7 °F | 78.7 °F | 3.34 in. |
| September | 56.0 °F | 72.6 °F | 4.43 in. |
| October | 45.4 °F | 60.7 °F | 4.75 in. |
| November | 35.7 °F | 49.1 °F | 3.79 in. |
| December | 27.8 °F | 39.0 °F | 3.56 in. |
| Annual | 42.1 °F | 57.4 °F | 42.68 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 | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |