Orefield, PA
Unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Orefield is a small unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.3 miles SE of South Whitehall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18069.
Orefield at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lehigh County
- ZIP code
- 18069
- Nearest town
- South Whitehall (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.6347, -75.5847
Weather in Orefield now
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Orefield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orefield.
This week in Orefield
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orefield
What is the weather usually like in Orefield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,203 mm
- 33.1 insnowfall per year · 84 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orefield: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALLENTOWN INTL AP, PA US (USW00014737), adjusted for the elevation of Orefield.
Orefield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orefield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Orefield?
Orefield has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orefield is May–June and August–September. 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 Orefield
The closest live webcam is South Whitehall Township, 2.8 miles SE of Orefield.
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Questions about Orefield
Where is Orefield, PA?
Orefield is an unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 2.3 miles SE of South Whitehall.
What county is Orefield in?
Orefield is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Orefield, PA?
The ZIP code for Orefield is 18069.
What is the nearest town to Orefield?
South Whitehall, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orefield?
Yes. The closest is South Whitehall Township, 2.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orefield?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Orefield?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Orefield?
About 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Orefield?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orefield?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orefield have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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