Weather & Climate in Ripley, OK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ripley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	856 ft (261 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	577/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0158°N, 96.9038°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Payne County County
Nearest Airport	Stillwater Regional (SWO) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 4.1"

Wettest Month (May) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.5 / 100
Community Resilience	46.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,776 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	46 km	6 km
Feb 3, 2024	8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma	M5.1	55 km	3 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	63 km	6 km
Apr 9, 2018	8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma	M4.6	64 km	5 km
Jul 27, 2015	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.5	60 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	122 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2013	8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.5	63 km	8 km
Aug 19, 2014	12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma	M4.4	58 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	133 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	102 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2013	Oklahoma	M4.4	40 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	131 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	63 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2014	7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma	M4.3	65 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	103 km	6 km
Jan 13, 2024	6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma	M4.3	59 km	7 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	150 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	63 km	7 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	117 km	7 km
Mar 29, 2016	4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma	M4.2	61 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

985 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 176 fatalities, 2,472 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1960	EF5	82 km	71.8 mi	5
May 25, 1955	EF5	85 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	99 km	56.4 mi	80
May 6, 2024	EF4	60 km	40.8 mi	2
May 19, 2013	EF4	92 km	23.0 mi	2
May 10, 2010	EF4	97 km	24.0 mi	2
May 8, 2003	EF4	95 km	17.3 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	95 km	15.0 mi	1
May 3, 1999	EF4	72 km	35.0 mi	2
Apr 24, 1993	EF4	98 km	5.5 mi	7
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	74 km	66.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	39 km	32.0 mi	1
Apr 29, 1984	EF4	37 km	27.0 mi	1
Apr 26, 1984	EF4	28 km	22.0 mi	3
May 17, 1981	EF4	79 km	33.6 mi	0
Apr 30, 1978	EF4	90 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	24 km	29.0 mi	14
Oct 5, 1970	EF4	76 km	25.0 mi	4
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	90 km	108.3 mi	2
May 1, 1954	EF4	80 km	59.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FREEDOM HILL	57,116	46 km
2018	DRUMB	30,422	74 km
2021	CANDY CREEK	23,167	97 km
2014	RESERVE	19,016	65 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	94 km
2014	SPIDER	14,587	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	14,119	98 km
2016	PHAROAH	13,579	90 km
2023	NORTH DRUM	11,618	76 km
2023	ZINK	11,332	74 km
2017	MILSAP	10,879	64 km
2011	GREYHORSE	10,411	59 km
2011	UNNAMED	10,205	52 km
2015	Z BAR 7	10,170	96 km
2016	MAKER	9,940	69 km
2022	FRAZIER	9,706	66 km
2024	BOWMAN	9,422	61 km
2022	BUG CREEK	9,106	63 km
2005	BEAR DEN	9,004	91 km
2003	WOOLAROC	8,859	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.9 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in

Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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