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Ripon Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Wednesday at 55° · coldest night Friday at 29°

The short of it: Ripon weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (42 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:45 local time.

RIPON, Thursday. — Ripon may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 42° before sinking to 34° by night. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Ripon is 44°. The wind keeps up from the N at 14 mph, gusting to 19 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 55°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 29°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Ripon runs from 28° at night to 44° by day, with some 2.0 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 82°, January the coldest at 10°, and June the wettest with 3.9 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are September and May.

The sun is up 9 h 46 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 840 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast40°30°10 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy42°31°9 mph–
3 PMOvercast42°31°9 mph–
4 PMOvercast41°31°9 mph–
5 PMOvercast41°31°8 mph–
6 PMOvercast40°31°8 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy39°29°8 mph–
8 PMPartly cloudy38°28°7 mph–
9 PMOvercast36°28°7 mph–
10 PMOvercast35°27°7 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy34°25°7 mph–
12 AMPartly cloudy33°24°7 mph–
1 AMMostly clear31°23°6 mph–
2 AMMostly clear31°22°6 mph–
3 AMMostly clear30°21°6 mph–
4 AMMostly clear29°21°6 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy29°20°6 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy29°20°5 mph–
7 AMMostly clear29°20°5 mph–
8 AMMostly clear29°21°5 mph–
9 AMMostly clear32°23°7 mph–
10 AMMostly clear35°26°7 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy38°28°8 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy40°30°8 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 42°, low 34°, dry, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 6:46 AM, down 4:32 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today34°42°dry19 mph9 h 46 min
Friday29°41°dry14 mph9 h 44 min
Saturday30°45°dry8 mph9 h 41 min
Sunday30°46°dry5 mph9 h 39 min
Monday32°50°dry12 mph9 h 37 min
Tuesday38°54°dry14 mph9 h 35 min
Wednesday39°55°0.01 in.16 mph9 h 32 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 55°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 19 mph.

The Almanac · Ripon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Ripon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
16° colder, 0.6 in. less rain
Versus December
13° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 35 min
Average wind
8 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 16° against October, to near 44°; nights run about 28°. Rain is modest, about 2.0 in., the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Ripon in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ripon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°10°1.1 in.8 mph9 h 15 min✦✦
February31°12°1.3 in.8 mph10 h 25 min✦✦
March42°24°2.0 in.8 mph11 h 48 min✦✦
April56°35°3.2 in.10 mph13 h 23 min✦✦
May69°46°3.9 in.9 mph14 h 43 min✦✦✦
June78°56°3.9 in.7 mph15 h 27 min✦✦✦
July82°60°3.3 in.6 mph15 h 9 min✦✦✦
August80°58°3.6 in.6 mph13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September73°50°3.6 in.7 mph12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October60°39°2.6 in.8 mph10 h 55 min✦✦✦
November44°28°2.0 in.8 mph9 h 35 min✦✦
December31°16°1.6 in.8 mph8 h 55 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ripon

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ripon today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 5 °C (42 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ripon this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Ripon?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Ripon?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -12 °C (10 °F). The wettest month is June, with 99 mm (3.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ripon?

September and May. September brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain; May highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and 98 mm (3.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ripon?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BerlinWisconsin10 mi NNW45°28°1.9 in.
OmroWisconsin14 mi NNE44°28°2.0 in.
WaupunWisconsin15 mi SSE44°28°1.9 in.
North Fond du LacWisconsin18 mi E44°28°1.8 in.
OshkoshWisconsin19 mi NE44°28°2.1 in.
Fond du LacWisconsin20 mi ESE45°29°1.8 in.
Beaver DamWisconsin27 mi S45°28°1.9 in.
MayvilleWisconsin28 mi SSE45°28°1.9 in.

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