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Weather & Climate in Ripley, TN

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

Ripley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 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 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 392 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation392 ft (119 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density600/sq mi
Coordinates35.7461°N, 89.5341°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

365 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 96 km 11 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 56 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 65 km 15 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 45 km 15 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 41 km 24 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 135 km 3 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 116 km 21 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 126 km 8 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 42 km 19 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 86 km 0 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 51 km 8 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 94 km 14 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 117 km 8 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 44 km 14 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 54 km 17 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 48 km 9 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 139 km 19 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 43 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 132 km 8 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 16 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

545 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 273 fatalities, 2,253 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 92 km 81.2 mi 8
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 89 km 168.5 mi 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 61 km 7.6 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 52 km 39.0 mi 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 62 km 16.0 mi 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 60 km 5.0 mi 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 51 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 58 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 26 km 15.0 mi 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 77 km 50.9 mi 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 98 km 11.6 mi 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 43 km 4.7 mi 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 73 km 46.8 mi 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 46 km 2.0 mi 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 43 km 6.5 mi 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 29.6 mi 16
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 42 km 39.2 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 86.0 mi 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 48 km 122.6 mi 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 44 km 31.1 mi 3
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake — — 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,298 acres, 1994).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 78 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in

Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.1").

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