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United States / California / Visalia Metro Area / Tulare County / Ponderosa / Zip Codes
Ponderosa, CA has a moderate climate with an average temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, providing plenty of water for crops and vegetation. The area enjoys long days of sunshine throughout most of the year, giving residents ample opportunities to get out and enjoy nature. Winters tend to be mild with occasional snowfall but are usually short-lived. Spring brings blooms of wildflowers and lush green grass while summer warmly welcomes visitors with bright blue skies. Fall brings cooler temperatures that allow people to enjoy hikes through nearby trails and forests as well as cozy nights spent around campfires or by an outdoor fire pit.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ponderosa is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.3 Summer - 7.4 Winter
October, May and April are the most pleasant months in Ponderosa, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePonderosa, CaliforniaUnited States
  22.8 in.38.1 in.
  0.3 in.27.8 in.
  56.0 days106.2 days
  270 days205 days
  98.3°85.8°
  35.8°21.7°
  7.97
  5.74.3
  7188 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Ponderosa with an average high temperature of 98.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in California. In Ponderosa, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ponderosa are October, May and April.
In Ponderosa, there are 107.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ponderosa with an average of 35.3°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Ponderosa, there are 27.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Ponderosa, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity is low in Ponderosa, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
January is the wettest month in Ponderosa with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 51% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.8 inches in Ponderosa means that it is wetter than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Ponderosa with 9.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 56.0 rainy days annually in Ponderosa, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 46% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.3 inches in Ponderosa means that it is snowier than most places in California. November is the snowiest month in Ponderosa with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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