Lake Orion, Michigan Weather
Lake Orion, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Lake Orion, Oakland County.
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About Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion rests with a quiet dignity amongst the rolling hills of Oakland County, its heart a shimmering expanse of blue that mirrors the ever-shifting Michigan sky. It lies 2.5 miles east-north-east of Orion Township, MI (from Orion Township, MI: bearing 60°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of Rochester Hills. The shoreline, a patchwork of sandy stretches and weathered docks, whispers tales of summer days and the gentle lapping of waves against the hull of a passing boat. Mature oak trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, cast dappled shadows across lawns that slope towards the water, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to carry the very breath of the land. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp coolness, hinting at the approaching autumn, while the late afternoon sun often bathes the landscape in a warm, honeyed light, softening the edges of the houses and the verdant foliage. This lakeside village, Lake Orion, has a history as varied as the seasons it endures. Once a significant stop for the electric railway, it facilitated a connection to larger urban centers, fostering a lively summer resort atmosphere that still lingers in the character of its older cottages and pavilions. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the railway's hum, has found new rhythms, with a blend of independent businesses, service industries, and a burgeoning appreciation for the natural beauty that defines the area. The well-known Paint Creek Trail, a testament to community preservation, winds its way through the surrounding terrain, offering a green artery for walkers, runners, and cyclists, a place where the quiet persistence of nature is readily felt.
Live animated radar for Lake Orion and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Lake Orion, Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.784475°N, 83.239661°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48362, 48359, 48360, 48361 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Orion, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Orion, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lake Orion includes coordinates 42.784475°N, 83.239661°W, situated in Oakland County. ZIP code 48362, 48359, 48360, 48361. Telephone area code: 313. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
