Local weather forecast

Weather in Orange, CT

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 06477

Patchy rain nearby
Now57°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low60° / 55°
Rain chance89%
Wind24 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Gale Warning issued September 26 at 4:30AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New Haven. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby57°29% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby58°22% rain
12 PMLight rain57°69% rain
1 PMLight rain shower56°57% rain
2 PMLight rain shower55°77% rain
3 PMLight rain shower55°51% rain
4 PMLight rain shower55°54% rain
5 PMLight rain shower55°75% rain
6 PMLight rain shower55°61% rain
7 PMLight rain shower56°44% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby56°34% rain
9 PMModerate or heavy rain shower56°86% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
60° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 89%Gust 29 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
61° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 92%Gust 32 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
58° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 92%Gust 22 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like44°F
Humidity74%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind24 mph NNE
Wind gusts47 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:43 AM
Sunset06:43 PM
Moonrise06:31 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour11 AM · 58°F
Coolest hour2 PM · 55°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 92%
Strongest gusts2 AM · 54 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 86% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 44°F with winds near 24 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

58°F, 22% rain chance and 26 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 50 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 24 mph, rain chance up to 86%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Orange

Connecticut has four distinct seasons, humid summers and cold winters, with coastal influence near Long Island Sound and periodic nor'easters in the colder months.

Orange is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.28°N latitude and 73.03°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Orange weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 57°F in Orange, CT. Today's high is 60°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 24 mph with gusts near 47 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Orange

Sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 06:43 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 61°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 92%.

Nearby

Weather near Orange

Connecticut

Popular cities in Connecticut

View state page →