Ponderosa, New Mexico has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.4 °F (low) to 67.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 13.4 Inches. 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 | 20.4 °F | 46.6 °F | 0.59 in. |
| February | 24.2 °F | 50.4 °F | 0.43 in. |
| March | 29.6 °F | 58.2 °F | 0.75 in. |
| April | 35.4 °F | 67.0 °F | 0.76 in. |
| May | 44.0 °F | 75.7 °F | 0.83 in. |
| June | 53.1 °F | 87.7 °F | 0.93 in. |
| July | 59.0 °F | 89.7 °F | 2.28 in. |
| August | 57.3 °F | 86.6 °F | 2.47 in. |
| September | 50.0 °F | 81.0 °F | 1.56 in. |
| October | 38.2 °F | 69.9 °F | 1.3 in. |
| November | 28.3 °F | 56.2 °F | 0.79 in. |
| December | 21.4 °F | 46.3 °F | 0.7 in. |
| Annual | 38.4 °F | 67.9 °F | 13.39 in. |
| 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 : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |