What is today's weather forecast for Orient, SD?

Today's forecast for Orient shows a high of 65 degrees and a low of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 65.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Orient, SD?

The 7-day forecast for Orient shows highs from 42 to 72 degrees and lows from 26 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Orient, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Orient this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Monday (30% chance), Wednesday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Orient weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Orient forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Orient, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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67°F
Feels Like 67°F

Humidity 40% Dew Point 42°F Wind WNW 1 MPH Gusts 1 Barometer 29.76 in.755.9 mm

Solar Rad 260 w/m² UV Index 2

Report from a personal weather station 23.4 miles S of central Orient
at 1:11 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 13

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

30%

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 65°F, reaching 72°F before cooling to 42°F, then recovering to 43°F by week's end. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 43°F with lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1946 - General Electric scientists produced snow in the Massachusetts Berkshires in the first modern day cloud seeding experiment.

Orient, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 13

Day: Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind around 7 mph.

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: A slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

Monday Nov 17

Day: A chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

About Orient, SD

Orient is a town in Faulk County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 51 at the 2020 census. Orient got its start in 1887 when the Milwaukee Railroad was extended into the area.

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