Weather forecast for todayOrchid, FL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:50 am EDT

  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    93°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphW 280°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Dewpoint: 75°F
  • Pressure: 29.99"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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At the moment, in Orchid, the sky remains mainly cloudy, with little sunshine peeking through.
The temperature is a temperate 84.2°F, and the felt air temperature of which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels comes in at computed to be a humid 93.2°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's anticipated 82.4°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 82°F
  • 73°F
PM Thunderstorms
PM Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 20mphNNW 346°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:23 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:50 pm EDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, thunderstorms and rainy conditions are forecasted for the afternoon.
Minimal precipitation is predicted. The peak daytime temperature will reach a warm 82.4°F, while the nighttime temperature will drop to a temperate 73.4°F.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is assessed at a blazing 89.6°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
The highest temperature is expected to reflect October's average of 81.3°F.
Sunrise was at 7:23 am and sunset will be at 6:50 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 28min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11 am 93°C.
Minimum temperature: 77°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 pm 45%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    93°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNW 308°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 12 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    91°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNW 330°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    91°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 11mphN 349°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphN 356°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 354°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 18mphN 357°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 19mphN 357°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 19mphN 356°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:50 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 18mphN 356°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 17mphN 357°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 18mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 19mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 19mphN 9°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of rainy, dull and thunderstorm-prone weather is expected.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rain is expected at 1 pm, and from 6 pm to 11 pm.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 75.2°F and a maximum of 84.2°F. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 93.2°F and a minimum of 77°F. The hottest part of the day will be at 11 am and noon.
Today, the forecasted high aligns alike with the average peak in October. The lowest temperature is also comparable to October's typical minimum of 74.3°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:50:54 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 10:50 am EDT, the temperature is 84.2°F. Feels-like temperature is 93.2°F.

On Saturday, brief but strong thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon hours.

Today, there is a low probability of minimal rainfall in Orchid.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 82.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 73.4°F. The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F.
The maximum temperature today will be in line with the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Orchid, sunrise was at 7:23 am and sunset will be at 6:50 pm (EDT).

In Orchid, the length of the day today will be 11h and 28min.