Ponderosa, NM

Unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Ponderosa is a small unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It is 2.2 miles W of Ponderosa Pine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87059.

Ponderosa at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Bernalillo County
ZIP code
87059
Nearest town
Ponderosa Pine (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.9808, -106.3028

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.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ponderosa

What is the weather usually like in Ponderosa?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°31°51°72°92°45°15°Jan51°19°Feb59°24°Mar67°30°Apr76°39°May86°48°Jun87°54°Jul85°52°Aug80°44°Sep69°33°Oct56°22°Nov45°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.4"Feb0.7"Mar0.6"Apr1.1"May0.7"Jun2.7"Jul2.0"Aug1.4"Sep1.2"Oct0.8"Nov0.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORIARTY 1 NE, NM US (USC00295908), adjusted for the elevation of Ponderosa.

Ponderosa weather month by month

January
45° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
51° 19°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
59° 24°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
67° 30°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
76° 39°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
86° 48°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
87° 54°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 52°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 44°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
69° 33°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
56° 22°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
45° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ponderosa through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:11 AM5:18 PM10 h 7 min
February6:49 AM5:49 PM10 h 59 min
March7:13 AM7:14 PM12 h 0 min
April6:31 AM7:38 PM13 h 7 min
May5:59 AM8:03 PM14 h 3 min
June5:49 AM8:22 PM14 h 32 min
July6:01 AM8:20 PM14 h 19 min
August6:24 AM7:55 PM13 h 30 min
September6:47 AM7:13 PM12 h 26 min
October7:10 AM6:31 PM11 h 21 min
November6:38 AM5:01 PM10 h 22 min
December7:04 AM4:56 PM9 h 52 min

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

What is the weather like in Ponderosa?

Ponderosa has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa

The closest live webcam is Carnuel, 10.5 miles NW of Ponderosa.

Carnuelunknown · 10.5 mi NWOn Windy
Federal Aviation Administration › South: Sandia Peak TramwayFederal Aviation Administration · 16.6 mi NWOn Windy
Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski AreaFederal Aviation Administration · 16.7 mi NWOn Windy
Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal AirportMoriarty · 17.1 mi EOn Windy
South Valley › SouthSouth Valley · 18.5 mi WOn Windy
Albuquerque › East: Albuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque · 18.7 mi WOn Windy
Albuquerque: KOB-TV City CamAlbuquerque · 21.7 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ponderosa.

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Map of Ponderosa, NM

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Questions about Ponderosa

Where is Ponderosa, NM?

Ponderosa is an unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 2.2 miles W of Ponderosa Pine.

What county is Ponderosa in?

Ponderosa is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Ponderosa, NM?

The ZIP code for Ponderosa is 87059.

What is the nearest town to Ponderosa?

Ponderosa Pine, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ponderosa?

Yes. The closest is Carnuel, 10.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ponderosa?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Ponderosa?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Ponderosa?

About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Ponderosa?

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

When is the best time to visit Ponderosa?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ponderosa have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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