Orchard Mesa, CO Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 70°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 67% |
| Tonight | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 7% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph NNE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 47°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph ESE | 0% |
| Monday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 5% |
| Tuesday | 71°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph S | 51% |
| Tuesday Night | 50°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 to 10 mph S | 63% |
| Wednesday | 68°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SW | 46% |
| Wednesday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 7% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph ESE | 13% |
| Thursday Night | 52°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SW | 24% |
| Friday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph S | 43% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SSW | 39% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Orchard Mesa, CO
Last spring frost
Apr 23
First fall frost
Oct 20
Growing season
179 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Grand Junction 6Ese, Co (16.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.