Ponder, MO
Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Missouri
Ponder is a small unincorporated community in Ripley County, Missouri. It is 7.7 miles SW of Warm Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 63942.
Ponder at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Ripley County
- ZIP code
- 63942
- Nearest town
- Warm Springs (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.5839, -90.9889
Weather in Ponder now
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Ponder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ponder.
This week in Ponder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ponder
What is the weather usually like in Ponder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,312 mm
- 7.7 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ponder: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONIPHAN, MO US (USC00232289), adjusted for the elevation of Ponder.
Ponder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ponder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ponder?
Ponder has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.7 inches (1,312 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ponder 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 Ponder
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 22.3 miles S of Ponder.
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Questions about Ponder
Where is Ponder, MO?
Ponder is an unincorporated community in Ripley County, Missouri, 7.7 miles SW of Warm Springs.
What county is Ponder in?
Ponder is in Ripley County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Ponder, MO?
The ZIP code for Ponder is 63942.
What is the nearest town to Ponder?
Warm Springs, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ponder?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 22.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ponder?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ponder?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ponder?
About 51.7 inches (1,312 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ponder?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ponder?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ponder have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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