Ripley County Climate
Ripley County, Missouri
Avg Annual Temp
57.4°F
Annual Precip
51.7"
Annual Snowfall
7.7"
Extreme Heat Days
51.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Ripley County Weather
A warm pocket of the American heartland
Ripley County averages 57.4°F annually, making it significantly warmer than the national median. This climate profile leans toward the humid subtropical edge of the continental United States.
Surpassing the Missouri statewide average temperature
With an average of 57.4°F, Ripley is much warmer than the state average of 54.9°F. It also receives 51.7 inches of rain, far exceeding the state's 43.8-inch precipitation benchmark.
Wetter and warmer than northern Missouri
Ripley is significantly wetter than Randolph or Ray counties, seeing nearly 10 more inches of rain annually. It shares this high-precipitation, high-heat profile with other counties along the Arkansas border.
Long summers and mild, wet winters
The county endures 51 days of extreme heat over 90°F, nearly double the frequency of northern Missouri. Winters are mild with only 7.7 inches of snow and a relatively warm January average of 35.1°F.
Prioritize drainage and efficient air conditioning
Given the 51.7 inches of annual rain, maintaining clear gutters and proper yard drainage is essential to prevent flooding. Residents should also expect high electricity bills for cooling during the 51 days of extreme summer heat.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.