Orford, Quebec Weather
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About Orford, Quebec
Orford is a township municipality in Orford; Memphrémagog, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 5,007. Orford is located at 45.3833°N, 72.2000°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J1R.
Orford rests within the quiet rise of the Colline des Sorbiers, where the land holds the light of the setting sun against the dark slopes of the terrain. It lies 13.8 km north-north-west of Magog, QC (from Magog, QC: bearing 342°T), and is situated 15.0 km south-east of Valcourt. The Rivière aux Herbages traces a path through the lowlands, its current carrying the cold clarity of the higher ground toward the deeper valleys. Nearby, the water of Lac Fraser gathers in a still, reflective basin just 2 km away, offering a sharp, glassy contrast to the rounded elevations of the landscape. While the wider reaches of the Parc national du Mont-Orford lie 6 km away, the immediate surroundings of Orford retain a sense of seclusion, defined by the seasonal turn of the woods and the persistent, low-frequency sound of moving water. Orford sustains itself through a deep connection to the land, favoring industries that honor the rugged character of the Colline des Sorbiers. The local economy finds its footing in the stewardship of the natural world, balancing seasonal activity with the quiet maintenance of the forest and the riverbanks. Daily life in Orford follows the shifting requirements of the climate, where the transition between the thaw and the frost dictates the pace of work and rest. The presence of the Rivière aux Herbages serves as a constant, subtle anchor for those who live here, grounding the collective memory in the predictable, enduring flow of the water as it moves toward the horizon.
Orford se déploie avec une sérénité minérale au sein de la Colline des Sorbiers, là où la lumière décline en teintes d'ambre sur les pentes escarpées. La Rivière aux Herbages serpente à travers ce relief accidenté, offrant un murmure constant qui accompagne les gestes lents d'une vie rythmée par la terre et le climat rigoureux. À quelques kilomètres, le Lac Fraser retient dans son miroir sombre les derniers feux du jour, tandis que les vastes étendues du Parc national du Mont-Orford imposent leur présence majestueuse, façonnant l'horizon d'un horizon sauvage et indomptable. L'histoire d'Orford se lit dans ces vallons, héritiers d'une tradition agricole qui a su apprivoiser la rudesse du sol pour y bâtir une identité résiliente. Chaque souffle d'air chargé de sève et de roche rappelle l'importance de ces espaces naturels, piliers d'une économie tournée vers la préservation du paysage et l'accueil des visiteurs en quête de silence. Ici, la géographie dicte ses propres lois, forgeant un caractère singulier où la rudesse du terrain rencontre une douceur impalpable, laissant planer sur la région une impression de permanence face aux caprices du temps.
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| Location | Orford, Orford; Memphrémagog, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 45.383333°N, 72.2°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | J1R |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Orford, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Orford, Quebec, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Orford includes coordinates 45.383333°N, 72.200000°W, situated in Orford; Memphrémagog. Postal FSA: J1R. Telephone area code: 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled 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-19 and is public domain.