Ponderosa Basin, CA

Unincorporated community in Madera County, California

Ponderosa Basin is a small unincorporated community in Madera County, California. It is 4.4 miles S of Nipinnawasee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93623.

Ponderosa Basin at a glance

State
California
County
Madera County
ZIP code
93623
Nearest town
Nipinnawasee (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.4661, -119.7347

Weather in Ponderosa Basin now

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Ponderosa Basin weather by the hour

Ponderosa Basin weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ponderosa Basin

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ponderosa Basin

What is the weather usually like in Ponderosa Basin?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°37°53°69°85°45°27°Jan46°27°Feb50°28°Mar55°31°Apr63°37°May73°44°Jun80°51°Jul80°49°Aug75°45°Sep64°37°Oct53°30°Nov44°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.6"Jan6.7"Feb5.2"Mar3.4"Apr1.9"May0.5"Jun0.2"Jul0.1"Aug0.5"Sep2.2"Oct3.3"Nov5.6"Dec

Best time to visit Ponderosa Basin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SO ENTRANCE YOSEMITE NP, CA US (USC00048380), adjusted for the elevation of Ponderosa Basin.

Ponderosa Basin weather month by month

January
45° 27°F
7.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
46° 27°F
6.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
50° 28°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
55° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
63° 37°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
73° 44°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
80° 51°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
80° 49°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
75° 45°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
64° 37°F
2.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
53° 30°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
44° 26°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ponderosa Basin through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM5:06 PM9 h 55 min
February6:46 AM5:39 PM10 h 53 min
March7:07 AM7:07 PM11 h 59 min
April6:22 AM7:35 PM13 h 13 min
May5:47 AM8:02 PM14 h 14 min
June5:35 AM8:23 PM14 h 47 min
July5:48 AM8:21 PM14 h 32 min
August6:14 AM7:52 PM13 h 38 min
September6:39 AM7:08 PM12 h 28 min
October7:06 AM6:23 PM11 h 17 min
November6:37 AM4:49 PM10 h 12 min
December7:04 AM4:43 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Ponderosa Basin?

Ponderosa Basin has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 37.2 inches (945 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Ponderosa Basin is June to September. 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 Ponderosa Basin

The closest live webcam is Oakhurst › South: MAD-41-AT RTE 49, 10.3 miles SE of Ponderosa Basin.

Oakhurst › South: MAD-41-AT RTE 49Oakhurst · 10.3 mi SEOn Windy
SR-41 · MAD-41-AT RTE 49SR-41 South · Oakhurst · 10.3 mi SE
Mariposa › East: 35 - EB SR 140Mariposa · 13.2 mi WOn Windy
SR-140 · 35 - EB SR 140 MariposaSR-140 East · Mariposa · 13.2 mi W
Bass Lake: Ca. - Station D2149 BassLake-Weather.com - Sierra Springs VillageBass Lake · 13.8 mi SEOn Windy
Mariposa › West: 36 - EB SR 140 Midpinesunknown · 14.1 mi NWOn Windy
SR-140 · 36 - EB SR 140 MidpinesSR-140 West · Midpines · 14.1 mi NW
Yosemite Lodge: El CapitanYosemite Lodge · 17.1 mi NOn Windy
Indian Lakes Estates › WestIndian Lakes Estates · 17.7 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ponderosa Basin

Where is Ponderosa Basin, CA?

Ponderosa Basin is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California, 4.4 miles S of Nipinnawasee.

What county is Ponderosa Basin in?

Ponderosa Basin is in Madera County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Ponderosa Basin, CA?

The ZIP code for Ponderosa Basin is 93623.

What is the nearest town to Ponderosa Basin?

Nipinnawasee, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ponderosa Basin?

Yes. The closest is Oakhurst › South: MAD-41-AT RTE 49, 10.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ponderosa Basin?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Ponderosa Basin?

December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Ponderosa Basin?

About 37.2 inches (945 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Ponderosa Basin?

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

When is the best time to visit Ponderosa Basin?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ponderosa Basin have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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