Orion, OK
Unincorporated community in Major County, Oklahoma
Orion is a small unincorporated community in Major County, Oklahoma. It is 8.0 miles W of Chester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 73838.
Orion at a glance
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Major County
- ZIP code
- 73838
- Nearest town
- Chester (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.2167, -98.7783
Weather in Orion now
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Orion weather by the hour
Orion weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orion.
This week in Orion
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orion
What is the weather usually like in Orion?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 28.1 inprecipitation per year · 713 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orion: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEILING 7WNW MESONET, OK US (USC00348027), adjusted for the elevation of Orion.
Orion weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orion through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Orion?
Orion has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 28.1 inches (713 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Orion is April–May and September–October. 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 Orion
The closest live webcam is Anthony: K-2 at 0.7 miles W. of, 76.2 miles NE of Orion.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orion.
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Questions about Orion
Where is Orion, OK?
Orion is an unincorporated community in Major County, Oklahoma, 8.0 miles W of Chester.
What county is Orion in?
Orion is in Major County, Oklahoma.
What is the ZIP code of Orion, OK?
The ZIP code for Orion is 73838.
What is the nearest town to Orion?
Chester, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orion?
Yes. The closest is Anthony: K-2 at 0.7 miles W. of, 76.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orion?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Orion?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Orion?
About 28.1 inches (713 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Orion?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Orion?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orion have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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