What is today's weather forecast for Ripley, WV?

Today's forecast for Ripley shows a high of 38 degrees and a low of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Ripley, WV?

The 7-day forecast for Ripley shows highs from 19 to 56 degrees and lows from 6 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ripley, WV this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ripley this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (40% chance), Saturday (100% chance), Sunday (60% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (70% chance).

How accurate is the Ripley weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ripley forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Ripley, WV Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Storm Watch

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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29°F
Feels Like 29°F

Humidity 92% Dew Point 27°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.98 in.

Solar Rad 75 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.9 mi. SE of central Ripley
at 8:18 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriDec 12

40%

SatDec 13

60%

SunDec 14

60%

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

70%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 38°F to a low of 19°F mid-week, then warm to 56°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 46°F with lows around 27°F.

This Date in Weather History

1960 - The first of three Middle Atlantic snowstorms produced a foot of snow at Baltimore MD. A pre-winter blizzard struck the northeastern U.S. producing wind gusts as high as 51 mph, along with 16 inches of snow at Nantucket MA, and 20 inches at Newark NJ.

Ripley, WV 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Dec 12

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Light east wind.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

About Ripley, WV

Ripley is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,074 at the 2020 census.

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