Orchard, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 0.7 °C (low) to 18.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 378.5 Millimeters. Orchard is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.4 °C | 4.9 °C | 8.89 mm |
| February | -9.9 °C | 7.2 °C | 8.89 mm |
| March | -4.7 °C | 13.1 °C | 19.3 mm |
| April | -0.3 °C | 16.8 °C | 39.37 mm |
| May | 6 °C | 21.9 °C | 61.98 mm |
| June | 11.4 °C | 28.6 °C | 56.13 mm |
| July | 14.3 °C | 31.6 °C | 53.34 mm |
| August | 12.9 °C | 30.6 °C | 47.24 mm |
| September | 7.7 °C | 26.6 °C | 31.24 mm |
| October | -0.1 °C | 19.2 °C | 28.19 mm |
| November | -6.3 °C | 11 °C | 13.72 mm |
| December | -11.2 °C | 5.1 °C | 10.16 mm |
| Annual | 0.7 °C | 18.1 °C | 378.45 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |