Ponca, CA

Unincorporated community in Tulare County, California

Ponca is a small unincorporated community in Tulare County, California. It is 1.8 miles NW of Porterville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93270.

Ponca at a glance

State
California
County
Tulare County
ZIP code
93270
Nearest town
Porterville (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
36.0419, -119.0161

Weather in Ponca now

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Ponca weather by the hour

Ponca weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ponca.

This week in Ponca

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ponca

What is the weather usually like in Ponca?

BSh
Hot semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°51°69°86°103°59°40°Jan65°43°Feb71°47°Mar76°50°Apr84°56°May93°62°Jun98°68°Jul97°67°Aug92°62°Sep82°53°Oct68°44°Nov59°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan1.9"Feb2.0"Mar0.9"Apr0.3"May0.1"Jun0.1"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep0.6"Oct0.9"Nov1.9"Dec

Best time to visit Ponca: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PORTERVILLE, CA US (USC00047077), adjusted for the elevation of Ponca.

Ponca weather month by month

January
59° 40°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
65° 43°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 47°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
76° 50°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
84° 56°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
93° 62°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
98° 68°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
97° 67°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
92° 62°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
82° 53°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
68° 44°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
59° 39°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ponca through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM5:06 PM10 h 2 min
February6:41 AM5:38 PM10 h 57 min
March7:04 AM7:04 PM11 h 59 min
April6:20 AM7:31 PM13 h 10 min
May5:48 AM7:56 PM14 h 8 min
June5:37 AM8:16 PM14 h 38 min
July5:49 AM8:14 PM14 h 24 min
August6:13 AM7:47 PM13 h 34 min
September6:37 AM7:04 PM12 h 27 min
October7:01 AM6:21 PM11 h 19 min
November6:31 AM4:49 PM10 h 18 min
December6:58 AM4:44 PM9 h 46 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Ponca?

Ponca has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 11.0 inches (279 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Ponca is April–May and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Ponca

The closest live webcam is East Porterville › East: TUL-190-AT ROAD 284, 4.4 miles E of Ponca.

East Porterville › East: TUL-190-AT ROAD 284East Porterville · 4.4 mi EOn Windy
SR-190 · TUL-190-AT ROAD 284SR-190 East · Porterville · 4.4 mi E
Tulare › North: TUL-99-AT INTERNATIONAL AGRI-CENTER WAYTulare · 19.6 mi NWOn Windy
SR-99 · TUL-99-AT INTERNATIONAL AGRI-CENTER WAYSR-99 North · Tulare · 19.6 mi NW
Tulare: TUL-99-AT BARDSLEY AVETulare · 20.4 mi NWOn Windy
SR-99 · TUL-99-AT BARDSLEY AVESR-99 · Tulare · 20.4 mi NW
Tulare › North: TUL-99-AT RTE 137Tulare · 21.0 mi NWOn Windy
SR-99 · TUL-99-AT RTE 137SR-99 North · Tulare · 21.0 mi NW
Visalia › North: TUL-99-AT CARTMILL AVEVisalia · 22.9 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Ponca.

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Questions about Ponca

Where is Ponca, CA?

Ponca is an unincorporated community in Tulare County, California, 1.8 miles NW of Porterville.

What county is Ponca in?

Ponca is in Tulare County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Ponca, CA?

The ZIP code for Ponca is 93270.

What is the nearest town to Ponca?

Porterville, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ponca?

Yes. The closest is East Porterville › East: TUL-190-AT ROAD 284, 4.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ponca?

July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).

What is the coldest month in Ponca?

December, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Ponca?

About 11.0 inches (279 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Ponca?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Ponca?

April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ponca have?

Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).

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