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Orange County Weather Forecast

Orange County weather: 76°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 76°F now🕔 12:54 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.2 million

Air quality and pollen in Orange County

63
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.516.1 µg/m³
PM1021.5 µg/m³
Ozone57 µg/m³
NO₂14.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Orange County right now

🌙
76°F
Clear · feels like 80°F
Humidity69%
Wind4 mph SSW
Gusts5 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover8%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityGood · 11 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset7:28 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 86%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:54 AM, Aug 24 local time.

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Orange County?

Orange County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 33.7175, -117.8311. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Orange County right now?

It is currently 76°F (25°C) with clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Orange County?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Orange County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Orange County in?

Orange County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 12:54 AM.

How many people live in Orange County?

Orange County has a population of approximately 3.2 million.

What is the nearest airport to Orange County?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 37 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 77 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 223 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Orange County?

Popular options include Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach, Coronado Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park.

What places are in Orange County?

Orange County covers 1 places in this atlas, including Disneyland Resort.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 12:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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