Weather in Ponder, Texas
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast17%85°70°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm16%83°72°
- MondayMay 18Thunderstorm13%88°75°
- TuesdayMay 19Thunderstorm54%82°66°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers54%72°63°
- ThursdayMay 21Drizzle59%78°66°
- FridayMay 22Thunderstorm46%84°65°
- PM 2.5
- 6.6 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.0 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 85.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:43 AM
- Moonset
- 1:47 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Ponder at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 77°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: March 6 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Ponder's warmest month is July (~85°F mean) and its coldest is January (~45°F). Rainfall peaks in May (4.9 inches) and bottoms out in January (2.2 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 2.2″ | 4 |
| February | 49° | 2.8″ | 4 |
| March | 56° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| April | 64° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| May | 73° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| July | 85° | 2.3″ | 3 |
| August | 85° | 2.4″ | 4 |
| September | 78° | 3.0″ | 4 |
| October | 67° | 4.6″ | 5 |
| November | 55° | 2.9″ | 4 |
| December | 47° | 2.7″ | 4 |
Regional context
Ponder sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Ponder?
- Ponder's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Ponder?
- May is the wettest month with about 4.9 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 38 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Ponder?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Ponder?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 45°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Ponder?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Ponder get?
- Ponder averages about 52 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Ponder?
- Ponder's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Ponder, Texas sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 45°F while July averages 85°F — a 40°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Ponder receives about 38 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 52 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (33.2°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.