Ponderosa, KY
Unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky
Ponderosa is a small unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It is 10.8 miles S of Brownsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42207.
Ponderosa at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Edmonson County
- ZIP code
- 42207
- Nearest town
- Brownsville (10.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.3406, -86.1961
Weather in Ponderosa now
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Ponderosa weather by the hour
Ponderosa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ponderosa.
This week in Ponderosa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ponderosa
What is the weather usually like in Ponderosa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 53.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,368 mm
- 4.7 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ponderosa: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NOLIN RVR LAKE, KY US (USC00155834), adjusted for the elevation of Ponderosa.
Ponderosa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ponderosa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:35 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ponderosa?
Ponderosa has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 53.9 inches (1,368 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ponderosa is April–May and September–October. 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
The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 11.9 miles SE of Ponderosa.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ponderosa.
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Questions about Ponderosa
Where is Ponderosa, KY?
Ponderosa is an unincorporated community in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 10.8 miles S of Brownsville.
What county is Ponderosa in?
Ponderosa is in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Ponderosa, KY?
The ZIP code for Ponderosa is 42207.
What is the nearest town to Ponderosa?
Brownsville, 10.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ponderosa?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ponderosa?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Ponderosa?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ponderosa?
About 53.9 inches (1,368 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ponderosa?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ponderosa?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ponderosa have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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