County in California

Orange County Weather Forecast

Orange County weather: 80°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 80°F now🕔 4:28 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.2 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 90° / 71°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌥️ 95° / 66°

Fog · 1% rain · wind 9 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 9.3/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.6
Outdoors9.7
Beach day9.2
Swimming9.9
Hiking8.9
Running8.2
Cycling9.1
Camping9.5
Fishing8.3
Photography8.8
Stargazing10
Family time9.7
Driving9.6
Flying out9.5

Active alerts for Orange County

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 9:43PM PDT until August 25 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
⚠️Extreme Heat Watch · Severe
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 22 at 9:43PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 80°F (27°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 61% and wind is 6 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 4:28 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 23, 2026 at 4:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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