Ponca, NE
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska
Ponca is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska. It is 3.4 miles NE of Niobrara, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68783.
Ponca at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Knox County
- ZIP code
- 68783
- Nearest town
- Niobrara (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.7119, -98.0742
Weather in Ponca now
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Ponca weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ponca.
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What is the weather usually like in Ponca?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 24.3 inprecipitation per year · 617 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ponca: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NIOBRARA, NE US (USC00255960), adjusted for the elevation of Ponca.
Ponca weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ponca through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ponca?
Ponca has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 24.3 inches (617 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Ponca is May–June 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 Ponca
The closest live webcam is Verdigre: NE 14 - Spur S54A: 14 looking north, 8.6 miles S of Ponca.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ponca.
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Questions about Ponca
Where is Ponca, NE?
Ponca is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, 3.4 miles NE of Niobrara.
What county is Ponca in?
Ponca is in Knox County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Ponca, NE?
The ZIP code for Ponca is 68783.
What is the nearest town to Ponca?
Niobrara, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ponca?
Yes. The closest is Verdigre: NE 14 - Spur S54A: 14 looking north, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ponca?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ponca?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Ponca?
About 24.3 inches (617 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
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?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ponca have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
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