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Ripon Weather in April

Ripon in April

The short of it: Ripon in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 13 h 28 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -2° · rain 91 mm · daylight 13 h 28 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Ripon an average April high of 9°, a low of -2° and some 91 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 13 h 28 min in mid-April, 102 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Ripon runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Plantagenet, 29 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Ripon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 26 mm more rain
Versus May
9° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 28 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PlantagenetOntario29 km SSE10°-1°89 mm
Clarence-RocklandOntario30 km SSW10°0°89 mm
BuckinghamQuebec33 km SW10°-1°90 mm
HawkesburyOntario43 km ESE10°-1°94 mm
FallingbrookOntario45 km SW11°0°86 mm
Val-des-MontsQuebec46 km WSW9°-1°91 mm
Queenswood HeightsOntario47 km SW11°0°84 mm
OrléansOntario48 km SW11°0°85 mm

The Almanac · Ripon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ripon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-17°74 mm9 km/h9 h 3 min✦
February-5°-17°66 mm10 km/h10 h 18 min✦
March1°-10°65 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-2°91 mm11 km/h13 h 28 min✦
May18°5°101 mm10 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
June23°10°98 mm9 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
July25°13°111 mm8 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
August25°13°114 mm8 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September21°9°97 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°3°122 mm9 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November5°-3°90 mm10 km/h9 h 24 min✦
December-3°-11°80 mm9 km/h8 h 41 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ripon in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ripon in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from March to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Wet spells are common — about 91 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Ripon?

The Almanac gives April 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Ripon in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 28 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 41 min in December to 15 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Ripon in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Ripon in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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