Ponderosa, CA climate
Ponderosa has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 25°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Ponderosa feels like
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Ponderosa weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 25° | 7.4" | 30° – 40° |
| February | 44° | 25° | 7.5" | 27° – 42° |
| March | 48° | 27° | 6.0" | 30° – 44° |
| April | 52° | 31° | 3.3" | 36° – 46° |
| May | 60° | 37° | 1.5" | 39° – 56° |
| June | 70° | 45° | 0.3" | 51° – 62° |
| July | 78° | 53° | 0.2" | 61° – 69° |
| August | 78° | 52° | 0.2" | 61° – 68° |
| September | 72° | 46° | 0.3" | 55° – 63° |
| October | 61° | 37° | 1.6" | 46° – 54° |
| November | 51° | 30° | 3.0" | 33° – 46° |
| December | 43° | 25° | 6.8" | 31° – 39° |
| Year | 58° | 36° | 38.1" |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in Ponderosa
Ponderosa gets 38 inches of rain and melted snow a year. February is the wettest month and August the driest.
How Ponderosa compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Ponderosa averaged 1.7° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in September (+2.3°). The shift is larger than in 81% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Ponderosa’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. May swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 39° to 56°. August is the most reliable, staying within 7°.
Common questions about Ponderosa’s climate
What is the coldest month in Ponderosa?
February, with a typical high of 44° and a low of 25°.
What is the hottest month in Ponderosa?
July, with a typical high of 78° and a low of 53°.
What is the rainiest month in Ponderosa?
February, with 7.5 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 38 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Ponderosa itself (about a 3-mile square). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.