Ripley, AL

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama

Ripley is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama. It is 8.9 miles S of Hillsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35611.

Ripley at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Lawrence County
ZIP code
35611
Nearest town
Hillsboro (8.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.7619, -87.1208

Weather in Ripley now

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Ripley weather by the hour

Ripley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ripley.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ripley

What is the weather usually like in Ripley?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°78°95°51°33°Jan56°37°Feb65°44°Mar73°51°Apr80°60°May87°68°Jun90°72°Jul90°71°Aug85°65°Sep75°53°Oct63°42°Nov54°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan5.4"Feb5.6"Mar5.4"Apr4.9"May4.8"Jun4.9"Jul3.9"Aug3.8"Sep4.0"Oct4.6"Nov6.3"Dec

Best time to visit Ripley: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATHENS, AL US (USC00010390), adjusted for the elevation of Ripley.

Ripley weather month by month

January
51° 33°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
56° 37°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
March
65° 44°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
73° 51°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 68°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
90° 72°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
90° 71°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
85° 65°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
75° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
63° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
54° 37°F
6.3 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ripley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:53 AM5:02 PM10 h 8 min
February6:32 AM5:32 PM11 h 0 min
March6:57 AM6:57 PM12 h 0 min
April6:14 AM7:21 PM13 h 6 min
May5:43 AM7:45 PM14 h 2 min
June5:33 AM8:04 PM14 h 31 min
July5:45 AM8:03 PM14 h 18 min
August6:07 AM7:38 PM13 h 30 min
September6:30 AM6:56 PM12 h 26 min
October6:53 AM6:15 PM11 h 22 min
November6:21 AM4:44 PM10 h 23 min
December6:47 AM4:40 PM9 h 53 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Ripley?

Ripley has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ripley is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Ripley

The closest live webcam is Athens, 10.4 miles E of Ripley.

AthensAthens · 10.4 mi EOn Windy
DecaturDecatur · 12.8 mi SEOn Windy
Decatur: Decatur HarborDecatur · 13.0 mi SEOn Windy
Huntsville: U.S. Space & Rocket CenterHuntsville · 26.6 mi EOn Windy
Huntsville › South: U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Davidson Center for Space ExplorationHuntsville · 26.7 mi EOn Windy
FlorenceFlorence · 29.2 mi WOn Windy
Huntsville › NorthHuntsville · 30.2 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ripley.

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Questions about Ripley

Where is Ripley, AL?

Ripley is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama, 8.9 miles S of Hillsboro.

What county is Ripley in?

Ripley is in Lawrence County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Ripley, AL?

The ZIP code for Ripley is 35611.

What is the nearest town to Ripley?

Hillsboro, 8.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ripley?

Yes. The closest is Athens, 10.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ripley?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Ripley?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Ripley?

About 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Ripley?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ripley?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ripley have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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