Local weather forecast

Weather in Orcas, WA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 98280

Sunny
Now53°F

Sunny

High / Low57° / 50°
Rain chance17%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 9:58PM PDT until September 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny53°9% rain
12 PMSunny54°7% rain
1 PMOvercast55°17% rain
2 PMOvercast56°16% rain
3 PMOvercast57°16% rain
4 PMOvercast57°16% rain
5 PMOvercast56°17% rain
6 PMOvercast55°18% rain
7 PMOvercast54°20% rain
8 PMOvercast53°22% rain
9 PMOvercast53°23% rain
10 PMOvercast52°23% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
57° 50°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
59° 51°Overcast
Rain 12%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
56° 51°Overcast
Rain 21%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity77%
Pressure30.18 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph SSE
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:04 AM
Sunset07:01 PM
Moonrise06:46 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 57°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 51°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 26%
Strongest gusts9 PM · 17 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 23%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 50°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

54°F, 7% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 53°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 23%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Orcas

Washington has a mild, wetter marine climate west of the Cascades and a much drier interior climate east of the mountains. Terrain creates strong local rain, snow and temperature differences.

Orcas is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 48.60°N latitude and 122.94°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.

Orcas weather today

Sunny and 53°F in Orcas, WA. Today's high is 57°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 77%, pressure is 30.18 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Orcas

Sunrise is at 07:04 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 59°F and a low near 51°F. The maximum rain chance is 12%.

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