Ponoka, Alberta climate data is summarized below. Average annual temperatures range from -2.9 °C (low) to 8.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 469 Millimeters. Ponoka is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -14.96 °C | -6.29 °C | 0 mm |
| February | -14.51 °C | -4.71 °C | 0 mm |
| March | -9.81 °C | 0.16 °C | 0 mm |
| April | -3.24 °C | 8.32 °C | 36 mm |
| May | 2.97 °C | 16.66 °C | 77 mm |
| June | 7.68 °C | 20.13 °C | 105 mm |
| July | 10.21 °C | 23.12 °C | 104 mm |
| August | 8.6 °C | 22.45 °C | 71 mm |
| September | 4.04 °C | 18.5 °C | 48 mm |
| October | -0.97 °C | 10.44 °C | 28 mm |
| November | -8.6 °C | -0.44 °C | 0 mm |
| December | -16.2 °C | -7.62 °C | 0 mm |
| Annual | -2.9 °C | 8.4 °C | 469 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |