Orchard Mesa, CO Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Orchard Mesa, a community in Mesa County, Colorado.
This Afternoon
54°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Orchard Mesa
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 54°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 52°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 to 10 mph NE | 68% |
| Wednesday Night | 36°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 17% |
| Thursday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 3% |
| Friday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 3% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Saturday | 58°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Monday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 2% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Orchard Mesa (39.037, -108.523). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Orchard Mesa
Last spring frost
Apr 23
First fall frost
Oct 20
Growing season
179 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Orchard Mesa: nearby ZIP 81503 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Colorado frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Grand Junction 6Ese, Co (1.2 mi from Orchard Mesa). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.