Ripon, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Ripon is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,590. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 16,590 |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.1358°, -1.5283° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,086 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
About Ripon
Ripon is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 16,590. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Ripon
Ripon has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.1358°N, 1.5283°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Ripon has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.1").
Schools in Ripon
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill School | - | - | - | - |
| Ripon Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moorside Primary School & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greystone | - | - | - | - |
| Outwood Academy Ripon | - | - | - | - |
| Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Cambian Spring Hill | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ripon
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Ripon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldborough Roman Site Museum | ||||
| Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop | ||||
| Mount Grace House | ||||
| Nidderdale Museum | ||||
| Ripon Prison and Police Museum | ||||
| Second World War Experience Centre | ||||
| The Courthouse Museum | ||||
| The Ron Kitching Library | ||||
| The Royal Pump Room Museum | ||||
| The World of James Herriot | ||||
| Thirsk Museum | ||||
| Tudor Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Workhouse Museum |
Libraries in Ripon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilton and Woodfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boroughbridge Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boston Spa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catterick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harrogate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knaresborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mashamshire Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Menston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northallerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Otley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ripon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Starbeck Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The British Library Document Supply Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Thirsk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wetherby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ripon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masham Market | |||||
| Otley Market Square | |||||
| Pateley Livestock Market |
Hotels in Ripon
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ripon
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ripon
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ripon
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ripon
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ripon
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ripon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ripon
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ripon
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ripon
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ripon
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ripon
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ripon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonet Brewing | ||||
| Black Sheep Brewery | ||||
| Bosun's Brewery | ||||
| Briscoe's Brewery | ||||
| Daleside Brewery | ||||
| Harrogate Brewing Company | ||||
| Pennine Brewing Co | ||||
| Roosters | ||||
| Rudgate Brewery | ||||
| Shadow Brewing | ||||
| Theakston Brewery | ||||
| Turning Point Brew Co | ||||
| Wetherby Brew Co |
Airports Near Ripon
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandtoft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ripon
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bondgate Post Office | |
| Lark Lane Post Office | |
| Ripon Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ripon
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey | Cultural | 1986 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ripon
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Allhallowgate Methodist Church | |
| Allhallowgate Methodist Church | |
| Bethel Church Ripon | |
| Harrogate Road Methodist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Ripon Cathedral | |
| Ripon New Life | |
| Salvation Army Reach Out Centre | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Lawrence | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Michaels Church | |
| St Wilfrid's | |
| Zion Evangelical Baptist Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Ripon
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ripon.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ripon, north yorkshire (uk/england) | 1999 | two orange balls next to each other moving eraticly then dissapered over near roof tops |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripon
What is the population of Ripon?
Ripon has a population of 16,590 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
What is the weather like in Ripon?
Ripon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.
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