Orange, CA Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Orange get?

Orange gets 12.5 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 35 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 90% of the US.

February is the wettest month, with 3.2 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in. February has the most rainy days, about 7.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 111 days, to September 8, 2022.

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Orange weather by month

Orange weather in January

In January, Orange averages a high of 70°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 2.9 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The January record high is 96°F (2003) and the record low is 16°F (1989). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Orange weather in February

In February, Orange averages a high of 70°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 3.2 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The February record high is 95°F (2016) and the record low is 22°F (1989).

Orange weather in March

In March, Orange averages a high of 72°F and a low of 51°F. It gets 1.7 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The March record high is 100°F (2026) and the record low is 36°F (1971). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Orange weather in April

In April, Orange averages a high of 74°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.8 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The April record high is 104°F (1989) and the record low is 34°F (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Orange weather in May

In May, Orange averages a high of 76°F and a low of 58°F. It gets 0.3 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The May record high is 105°F (2004) and the record low is 39°F (1971). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Orange weather in June

In June, Orange averages a high of 79°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The June record high is 109°F (1981) and the record low is 49°F (1971). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Orange weather in July

In July, Orange averages a high of 83°F and a low of 64°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. The July record high is 114°F (2018) and the record low is 50°F (2005).

Orange weather in August

In August, Orange averages a high of 86°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The August record high is 106°F (2020) and the record low is 52°F (1993).

Orange weather in September

In September, Orange averages a high of 85°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The September record high is 113°F (2024) and the record low is 51°F (1975).

Orange weather in October

In October, Orange averages a high of 81°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 0.5 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The October record high is 106°F (2015) and the record low is 37°F (1971).

Orange weather in November

In November, Orange averages a high of 75°F and a low of 52°F. It gets 0.8 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The November record high is 101°F (2010) and the record low is 36°F (1994). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Orange weather in December

In December, Orange averages a high of 70°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 2.2 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The December record high is 92°F (1979) and the record low is 24°F (1988). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Orange

July is the sunniest month in Orange, with sunshine about 81% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 50%. Over the year the sun shines about 65% of daylight hours. Orange is sunnier than 92% of the US.

Humidity peaks in May at 70% and is lowest in November at 51%.

Orange has about 26 days a year above 90°F. Orange is cooler than 53% of the US.

Thunderstorms occur on about 2 days a year.

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Orange weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Orange station is 114°F, on July 6, 2018. The coldest is 16°F, on January 12, 1989.

The wettest day on record brought 3.5 in of rain, on December 6, 1997.

29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°F per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Orange

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 70°F and lows near 48°F.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 74°F and lows near 54°F.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 63°F.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 58°F.

Orange climate questions

How much rain does Orange get?

Orange gets 12.5 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 35 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Orange?

February is the wettest month in Orange, with 3.2 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in.

How many rainy days does Orange have a year?

Orange has about 35 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 7.

What is the hottest month in Orange?

August is the warmest month in Orange, with an average high of 86°F.

What is the coldest month in Orange?

January is the coldest month in Orange, with an average low of 48°F.

What is the record high temperature in Orange?

The record high at the Orange station is 114°F, set on July 6, 2018. The record low is 16°F, on January 12, 1989.

What is the sunniest month in Orange?

July is the sunniest month in Orange, with sunshine about 81% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Orange?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.