Ripple, PA
Unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Ripple is a small unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.4 miles SW of Fairmount, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18656.
Ripple at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Luzerne County
- ZIP code
- 18656
- Nearest town
- Fairmount (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.3042, -76.2425
Weather in Ripple now
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Ripple weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ripple.
This week in Ripple
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ripple
What is the weather usually like in Ripple?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 48.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,230 mm
- 46.0 insnowfall per year · 117 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ripple: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON 3 NE, PA US (USC00360582), adjusted for the elevation of Ripple.
Ripple weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ripple through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ripple?
Ripple has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ripple is June to September. 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 Ripple
The closest live webcam is Ringdale, 14.8 miles NW of Ripple.
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Questions about Ripple
Where is Ripple, PA?
Ripple is an unincorporated community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, 1.4 miles SW of Fairmount.
What county is Ripple in?
Ripple is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Ripple, PA?
The ZIP code for Ripple is 18656.
What is the nearest town to Ripple?
Fairmount, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ripple?
Yes. The closest is Ringdale, 14.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ripple?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Ripple?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Ripple?
About 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Ripple?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ripple?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ripple have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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