Ponderosa, California has a Hot Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSh). Average annual temperatures range from 34.8 °F (low) to 58.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.4 Inches. Ponderosa is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jun. 21 - Jun. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3 °F | 44.1 °F | 9.24 in. |
| February | 23.5 °F | 44.6 °F | 8.78 in. |
| March | 26.0 °F | 48.8 °F | 7.47 in. |
| April | 28.8 °F | 51.4 °F | 5.0 in. |
| May | 35.8 °F | 59.4 °F | 2.74 in. |
| June | 43.2 °F | 69.6 °F | 0.88 in. |
| July | 50.6 °F | 77.3 °F | 0.77 in. |
| August | 49.9 °F | 76.8 °F | 0.6 in. |
| September | 45.0 °F | 71.4 °F | 0.42 in. |
| October | 36.8 °F | 61.5 °F | 2.16 in. |
| November | 29.5 °F | 50.8 °F | 5.28 in. |
| December | 23.9 °F | 42.8 °F | 8.08 in. |
| Annual | 34.8 °F | 58.2 °F | 51.42 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jun. 21 - Jun. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSh - Hot Semi-Arid Climate |