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Ripon Weather in February

Ripon in February

The short of it: Ripon in February averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 2° · rain 46 mm · daylight 9 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ripon an average February high of 8°, a low of 2° and some 46 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 40 min in mid-February, 106 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Ripon runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Harrogate, 16 km to the S, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Ripon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 40 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HarrogateEngland16 km S7°1°58 mm
YeadonEngland32 km SSW7°2°70 mm
YorkEngland35 km SE8°2°39 mm
ShipleyEngland37 km SSW7°2°73 mm
LeedsEngland38 km S8°2°57 mm
KeighleyEngland39 km SW7°2°88 mm
BradfordEngland41 km SSW7°2°73 mm
DarlingtonEngland43 km N8°2°44 mm

The Almanac · Ripon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Ripon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°58 mm17 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
February8°2°46 mm17 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March10°3°41 mm16 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
April13°4°45 mm14 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
May16°7°47 mm14 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
June19°10°66 mm13 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July21°12°61 mm12 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
August20°12°68 mm12 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September18°10°57 mm13 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°65 mm14 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦
November10°4°63 mm14 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
December7°2°68 mm15 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ripon in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ripon in February?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 8°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Ripon?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Ripon in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 22 min in December to 17 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Ripon in February?

Hardly — February nights average 2 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ripon in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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