Orient, TX
Unincorporated community in Nolan County, Texas
Orient is a small unincorporated community in Nolan County, Texas. It is 2.8 miles S of Sweetwater, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79556.
Orient at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Nolan County
- ZIP code
- 79556
- Nearest town
- Sweetwater (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.5103, -100.4050
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 · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 21.2 inprecipitation per year · 539 mm
- 2.3 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orient: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSCOE, TX US (USC00417743), adjusted for the elevation of Orient.
Orient weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orient through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:10 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 6:32 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:43 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 7:04 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 4 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 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 21.2 inches (539 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orient is March to May and 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 Orient
The closest live webcam is Sweetwater › East: ABL-IH20 @ SH70, 4.3 miles S of Orient.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orient.
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Questions about Orient
Where is Orient, TX?
Orient is an unincorporated community in Nolan County, Texas, 2.8 miles S of Sweetwater.
What county is Orient in?
Orient is in Nolan County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Orient, TX?
The ZIP code for Orient is 79556.
What is the nearest town to Orient?
Sweetwater, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orient?
Yes. The closest is Sweetwater › East: ABL-IH20 @ SH70, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orient?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Orient?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Orient?
About 21.2 inches (539 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Orient?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orient?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orient have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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