Ponderosa, New Mexico has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 3.6 °C (low) to 20 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 340.1 Millimeters. Ponderosa is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.4 °C | 8.1 °C | 14.99 mm |
| February | -4.3 °C | 10.2 °C | 10.92 mm |
| March | -1.3 °C | 14.6 °C | 19.05 mm |
| April | 1.9 °C | 19.4 °C | 19.3 mm |
| May | 6.7 °C | 24.3 °C | 21.08 mm |
| June | 11.7 °C | 30.9 °C | 23.62 mm |
| July | 15 °C | 32.1 °C | 57.91 mm |
| August | 14.1 °C | 30.3 °C | 62.74 mm |
| September | 10 °C | 27.2 °C | 39.62 mm |
| October | 3.4 °C | 21.1 °C | 33.02 mm |
| November | -2.1 °C | 13.4 °C | 20.07 mm |
| December | -5.9 °C | 7.9 °C | 17.78 mm |
| Annual | 3.6 °C | 20 °C | 340.1 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |