Orchard, Texas Weather
Orchard, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Orchard, Fort Bend County.
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About Orchard, Texas
Orchard rests in the broad, rolling plains of Fort Bend County, a landscape defined by the slow, deliberate sweep of the Brazos River and the vast, open sky that dominates the horizon. It lies 7.3 miles south-west of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 215°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-south-west of Weston Lakes. Here, the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the scent of damp earth after a summer shower and the subtle sweetness of ripening crops. The land itself is a study in patient fertility, a rich, dark soil yielding generously to the sun's persistent gaze. Fields of sugarcane stretch in emerald waves, their tall stalks rustling like secrets in the breeze, interspersed with patches of rice paddies that mirror the sky in their shallow, glassy surfaces. This is a place where distance feels tangible, where the silhouette of a distant farmhouse or the lone figure of a tractor against the setting sun becomes a focal point in the immense expanse. The history of Orchard is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy stretching back to the early settlers who recognized the promise held within this fertile ground. For generations, sugarcane has been the lifeblood of Orchard, its cultivation shaping the very character of the community and its economy. The rhythm of the harvest dictates the pulse of the town, a period of intense activity that brings a lively hum to the quiet streets. Beyond the fields, the Brazos River, though not directly through Orchard, has historically served as a vital artery for trade and transport, its presence a constant, understated influence on the region's development. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of hard work and a deep connection to the land are the true landmarks of this enduring locality.
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| Location | Orchard, Fort Bend County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.604127°N, 95.969678°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77546, 77464 |
| Area Code | 281 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Orchard, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Orchard, Texas, 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 Orchard includes coordinates 29.604127°N, 95.969678°W, situated in Fort Bend County. ZIP code 77546, 77464. Telephone area code: 281. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.
