Poncha Springs, Colorado has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 30 °F (low) to 60.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.6 Inches. Poncha Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5 °F | 40.4 °F | 0.35 in. |
| February | 15.7 °F | 42.8 °F | 0.4 in. |
| March | 22.4 °F | 50.9 °F | 0.75 in. |
| April | 27.9 °F | 58.2 °F | 0.86 in. |
| May | 35.9 °F | 67.6 °F | 0.83 in. |
| June | 43.8 °F | 79.0 °F | 0.55 in. |
| July | 49.5 °F | 83.0 °F | 1.5 in. |
| August | 48.0 °F | 80.9 °F | 1.37 in. |
| September | 40.3 °F | 74.6 °F | 0.87 in. |
| October | 30.1 °F | 63.2 °F | 1.04 in. |
| November | 20.6 °F | 49.9 °F | 0.46 in. |
| December | 12.9 °F | 40.3 °F | 0.64 in. |
| Annual | 30 °F | 60.9 °F | 9.62 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |