Orchard, AL
Unincorporated community in Mobile County, Alabama
Orchard is a small unincorporated community in Mobile County, Alabama. It is 5.8 miles NE of Prichard, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36688.
Orchard at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Mobile County
- ZIP code
- 36688
- Nearest town
- Prichard (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.7194, -88.2072
Weather in Orchard now
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Orchard weather by the hour
Orchard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orchard.
This week in Orchard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orchard
What is the weather usually like in Orchard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 67.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,704 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orchard: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOBILE, AL US (USW00013894), adjusted for the elevation of Orchard.
Orchard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orchard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Orchard?
Orchard has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 67.1 inches (1,704 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Orchard is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Orchard
The closest live webcam is Mobile › North-west, 10.3 miles E of Orchard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orchard.
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Other communities near Orchard
- Alpine Hills subdivision1.3 mi SE
- Acropolis Heights subdivision2.0 mi NE
- Overlook Estates subdivision2.2 mi E
- Wheelerville2.2 mi SE
- Pretty Branch Estates subdivision2.2 mi N
- West Hill2.6 mi SE
- Lebaron Woods subdivision2.7 mi E
- Ponderosa subdivision3.1 mi W
- Winthrop Square subdivision3.3 mi S
- Timbers subdivision3.6 mi S
- Howells Ferry Heights subdivision3.6 mi NW
- Scenic Hills subdivision4.0 mi W
- Scenic Hills subdivision4.0 mi W
- Sugar Creek subdivision4.0 mi S
- Smithfield subdivision4.0 mi S
Questions about Orchard
Where is Orchard, AL?
Orchard is an unincorporated community in Mobile County, Alabama, 5.8 miles NE of Prichard.
What county is Orchard in?
Orchard is in Mobile County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Orchard, AL?
The ZIP code for Orchard is 36688.
What is the nearest town to Orchard?
Prichard, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orchard?
Yes. The closest is Mobile › North-west, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orchard?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Orchard?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Orchard?
About 67.1 inches (1,704 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Orchard?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orchard?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orchard have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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