Fort Ripley, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Ripley.
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What is the weather usually like in Fort Ripley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 27.2 inprecipitation per year · 690 mm
- 52.8 insnowfall per year · 134 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fort Ripley: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LITTLE FALLS 2NNE, MN US (USC00214793), adjusted for the elevation of Fort Ripley.
Fort Ripley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Ripley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:32 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:33 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Fort Ripley?
Fort Ripley has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 27.2 inches (690 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 53 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fort Ripley is May–June and August–September. At 1,168 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Fort Ripley
What is the hottest month in Fort Ripley?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Ripley?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Ripley?
About 27.2 inches (690 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Fort Ripley?
Yes, about 53 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fort Ripley?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Ripley have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Fort Ripley in November?
Highs average 42°F and lows 23°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Ripley?
Around 7:17 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Ripley weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Ripley.
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