Ponders Corner, WA

Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington

Ponders Corner is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 1.6 miles N of Lakewood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98439.

Ponders Corner at a glance

State
Washington
County
Pierce County
ZIP code
98439
Nearest town
Lakewood (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.1414, -122.5250

Weather in Ponders Corner now

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Ponders Corner weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ponders Corner.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ponders Corner

What is the weather usually like in Ponders Corner?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°45°57°70°82°48°37°Jan50°37°Feb55°40°Mar60°44°Apr67°49°May71°53°Jun77°57°Jul77°57°Aug71°53°Sep61°47°Oct52°40°Nov47°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.0"Jan4.0"Feb4.4"Mar3.4"Apr2.0"May1.4"Jun0.6"Jul0.8"Aug1.6"Sep4.1"Oct6.5"Nov6.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TACOMA #1, WA US (USC00458278), adjusted for the elevation of Ponders Corner.

Ponders Corner weather month by month

January
48° 37°F
6.0 in of rain · 13 wet days
February
50° 37°F
4.0 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
55° 40°F
4.4 in of rain · 12 wet days
April
60° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
67° 49°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
71° 53°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
77° 57°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
77° 57°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
71° 53°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
61° 47°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
52° 40°F
6.5 in of rain · 13 wet days
December
47° 37°F
6.0 in of rain · 14 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ponders Corner through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:49 AM4:49 PM8 h 59 min
February7:12 AM5:35 PM10 h 23 min
March7:20 AM7:17 PM11 h 56 min
April6:19 AM8:00 PM13 h 41 min
May5:31 AM8:41 PM15 h 9 min
June5:11 AM9:09 PM15 h 57 min
July5:28 AM9:03 PM15 h 35 min
August6:06 AM8:23 PM14 h 17 min
September6:46 AM7:23 PM12 h 36 min
October7:27 AM6:24 PM10 h 56 min
November7:12 AM4:36 PM9 h 24 min
December7:48 AM4:22 PM8 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Ponders Corner?

Ponders Corner has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Ponders Corner 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 Ponders Corner

The closest live webcam is Lakewood: I-5 at MP 124.6: Gravelly Lk Dr, 0.3 miles S of Ponders Corner.

Lakewood: I-5 at MP 124.6: Gravelly Lk DrLakewood · 0.3 mi SOn Windy
Lakewood: I-5 at MP 125.2: New York AveLakewood · 0.5 mi EOn Windy
Lakewood: I-5 at MP 124.1: Birch StLakewood · 0.8 mi SWOn Windy
Lakewood: I-5 at MP 125.9: Bridgeport WayLakewood · 1.1 mi NEOn Windy
Lakewood: I-5 at MP 123.6: Thorne Lane NBLakewood · 1.3 mi SWOn Windy
Lakewood › North: I-5 at MP 123.5: Murray Rd SWLakewood · 1.3 mi SWOn Windy
Lakewood › South: I-5 at MP 123.4: Thorne Lane SBLakewood · 1.4 mi SWOn Windy
Lakewood › South: I-5 at MP 123.1: Maple St SWLakewood · 1.8 mi SWOn Windy
Lakewood: I-5 at MP 126.6: Lakeview MaintenanceLakewood · 1.8 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ponders Corner.

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Questions about Ponders Corner

Where is Ponders Corner, WA?

Ponders Corner is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 1.6 miles N of Lakewood.

What county is Ponders Corner in?

Ponders Corner is in Pierce County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Ponders Corner, WA?

The ZIP code for Ponders Corner is 98439.

What is the nearest town to Ponders Corner?

Lakewood, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ponders Corner?

Yes. The closest is Lakewood: I-5 at MP 124.6: Gravelly Lk Dr, 0.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ponders Corner?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Ponders Corner?

December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Ponders Corner?

About 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Ponders Corner?

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

When is the best time to visit Ponders Corner?

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

What climate does Ponders Corner have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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