Orient, TX
Unincorporated community in Runnels County, Texas
Orient is a small unincorporated community in Runnels County, Texas. It is 9.4 miles SE of Miles, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 76953.
Orient at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Runnels County
- ZIP code
- 76953
- Nearest town
- Miles (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.6567, -100.3314
Weather in Orient now
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Orient weather by the hour
Orient weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orient.
This week in Orient
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orient
What is the weather usually like in Orient?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 21.4 inprecipitation per year · 544 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orient: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROBERT LEE 4WSW, TX US (USC00417669), adjusted for the elevation of Orient.
Orient weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orient through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:43 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:34 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:45 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| August | 7:05 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Orient?
Orient has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 21.4 inches (544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Orient 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 Orient
The closest live webcam is Sweetwater › East: ABL-IH20 @ SH70, 54.9 miles N of Orient.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orient.
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Other communities near Orient
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- Pecan Mott6.9 mi W
- Mullins Crossing10.7 mi SE
- Sixteen Mile Crossing12.0 mi SE
- Sixteen Mile Crossing12.0 mi SE
- Seventeen Mile Crossing12.4 mi SE
- Seventeen Mile Crossing12.4 mi SE
- Sixmile Crossing13.0 mi S
- Sixmile Crossing13.0 mi S
- Alvery Junction13.1 mi S
- Veribest13.2 mi S
- Shawville13.5 mi N
- Maverick14.6 mi NE
Questions about Orient
Where is Orient, TX?
Orient is an unincorporated community in Runnels County, Texas, 9.4 miles SE of Miles.
What county is Orient in?
Orient is in Runnels County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Orient, TX?
The ZIP code for Orient is 76953.
What is the nearest town to Orient?
Miles, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orient?
Yes. The closest is Sweetwater › East: ABL-IH20 @ SH70, 54.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orient?
July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Orient?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Orient?
About 21.4 inches (544 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Orient?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orient?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orient have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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