Ponca City weather in July
In July, Ponca City sees average daytime highs of 91°F and overnight lows near 72°F, with 3.0 in of rain across 7.4 wet days and about 14.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 91°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 57% of the time in July, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 30 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Ponca City's 2nd-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ponca City's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 91°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 72°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.0 in
- 7.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 18 min
- 5:25 AM – 7:42 PM
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.85 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Ponca City is city in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States.
- Density
- 487/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1893
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 91°F through the month.
A typical July day in Ponca City reaches about 91°F in the afternoon and slips back to 72°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 83°F and 99°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 5°F warmer than June and about 1°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 |
| Avg low (°F) | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 71 |
| 2 | 90 | 71 |
| 3 | 90 | 72 |
| 4 | 90 | 72 |
| 5 | 91 | 72 |
| 6 | 91 | 72 |
| 7 | 91 | 72 |
| 8 | 91 | 72 |
| 9 | 91 | 72 |
| 10 | 91 | 73 |
| 11 | 91 | 73 |
| 12 | 92 | 73 |
| 13 | 92 | 73 |
| 14 | 92 | 73 |
| 15 | 92 | 73 |
| 16 | 92 | 73 |
| 17 | 92 | 73 |
| 18 | 92 | 73 |
| 19 | 92 | 73 |
| 20 | 92 | 73 |
| 21 | 92 | 73 |
| 22 | 92 | 73 |
| 23 | 92 | 73 |
| 24 | 92 | 73 |
| 25 | 92 | 73 |
| 26 | 92 | 73 |
| 27 | 92 | 73 |
| 28 | 92 | 72 |
| 29 | 92 | 72 |
| 30 | 92 | 72 |
| 31 | 91 | 72 |
How July really feels in Ponca City
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ponca City weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46° / 27° | 1.4 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 9.8 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 51° / 31° | 1.8 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 10.6 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 60° / 40° | 3.0 | 8.1 | 0.9 | 11.7 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 69° / 49° | 4.3 | 9.7 | 0.1 | 12.9 | 6.5 |
| May | 78° / 59° | 5.2 | 12 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 87° / 68° | 4.6 | 10 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 91° / 72° | 3.0 | 7.4 | 0 | 14.3 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 90° / 71° | 2.7 | 7.4 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 82° / 62° | 3.1 | 7.2 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 71° / 50° | 3.4 | 7.4 | 0.1 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 58° / 39° | 1.9 | 5.7 | 0.4 | 10 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 48° / 30° | 1.7 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 9.5 | 1.9 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 57% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 70 | 30 |
| 5 | 70 | 30 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 71 | 29 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 76 | 24 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 77 | 23 |
| 22 | 77 | 23 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 77 | 23 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 74 | 26 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Ponca City gets around 3.0 in of rain over 7.4 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 26% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 26 |
| 3 | 26 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 24 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 15 | 24 |
| 16 | 24 |
| 17 | 23 |
| 18 | 23 |
| 19 | 22 |
| 20 | 22 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 22 |
| 23 | 22 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 22 |
| 27 | 22 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 23 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the muggy band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 78% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Oppressive (%) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 44 | 30 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 44 | 31 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 44 | 31 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 44 | 32 | 1 |
| 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 44 | 32 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 44 | 33 | 1 |
| 7 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 45 | 33 | 1 |
| 8 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 45 | 33 | 1 |
| 9 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 33 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 34 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 34 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 34 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 48 | 35 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 47 | 35 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 47 | 35 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 47 | 35 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 46 | 35 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 46 | 35 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 46 | 35 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 45 | 35 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 45 | 34 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 44 | 34 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 44 | 34 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 43 | 33 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 43 | 32 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 43 | 32 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 43 | 31 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 43 | 31 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 43 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 43 | 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 43 | 30 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 8 | light breeze |
| 15 | 7 | light breeze |
| 16 | 7 | light breeze |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 30 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:17 AM to 5:37 AM, and sunset from 7:46 PM to 7:32 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.5 | 5:17 | 7:46 |
| 2 | 14.5 | 5:18 | 7:46 |
| 3 | 14.5 | 5:18 | 7:46 |
| 4 | 14.5 | 5:19 | 7:46 |
| 5 | 14.4 | 5:19 | 7:46 |
| 6 | 14.4 | 5:19 | 7:46 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 5:20 | 7:45 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 5:21 | 7:45 |
| 9 | 14.4 | 5:21 | 7:45 |
| 10 | 14.4 | 5:22 | 7:45 |
| 11 | 14.4 | 5:22 | 7:44 |
| 12 | 14.4 | 5:23 | 7:44 |
| 13 | 14.3 | 5:24 | 7:44 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 5:24 | 7:43 |
| 15 | 14.3 | 5:25 | 7:43 |
| 16 | 14.3 | 5:25 | 7:42 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 5:26 | 7:42 |
| 18 | 14.2 | 5:27 | 7:41 |
| 19 | 14.2 | 5:28 | 7:41 |
| 20 | 14.2 | 5:28 | 7:40 |
| 21 | 14.2 | 5:29 | 7:40 |
| 22 | 14.2 | 5:30 | 7:39 |
| 23 | 14.1 | 5:30 | 7:38 |
| 24 | 14.1 | 5:31 | 7:38 |
| 25 | 14.1 | 5:32 | 7:37 |
| 26 | 14.1 | 5:33 | 7:36 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 5:34 | 7:36 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 5:34 | 7:35 |
| 29 | 14.0 | 5:35 | 7:34 |
| 30 | 14.0 | 5:36 | 7:33 |
| 31 | 13.9 | 5:37 | 7:32 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.85 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.36 kWh/m² to a high of 6.85 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 6.85 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Ponca City?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Ponca City. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ponca City in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Ponca City sees daytime highs around 91°F and nights near 72°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Ponca City in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ponca City peaks around June 23 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Ponca City in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ponca City is worst in April — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 6.3× the cleanest month (November, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 5 | Good |
| Nov | 5 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Ponca City?
Ponca City sits at 36.7°N, 97.1°W, 1,010 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Stillwater, 41 mi away.
Topography around Ponca City
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Ponca City.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Ponca City has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 167 ft around an average of 991 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 348 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 751 ft.
The land around Ponca City is covered by grassland (32%), trees (30%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 2 miles, cropland (39%) and grassland (37%) within 10 miles, and grassland (50%) and cropland (32%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ponca City (36.707°, -97.0856°, elevation 1,010 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).