Rainbow, AL
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama
Rainbow is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama. It is 3.2 miles SW of Madison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35757.
Rainbow at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 35757
- Nearest town
- Madison (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7525, -86.7364
Weather in Rainbow now
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Rainbow weather by the hour
Rainbow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainbow.
This week in Rainbow
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainbow
What is the weather usually like in Rainbow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 54.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,379 mm
- 2.4 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rainbow: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HUNTSVILLE INTL AP, AL US (USW00003856), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow.
Rainbow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:31 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rainbow?
Rainbow has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 54.3 inches (1,379 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rainbow is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Rainbow
The closest live webcam is Huntsville › South: U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Davidson Center for Space Exploration, 5.3 miles SE of Rainbow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainbow.
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Map of Rainbow, AL
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Other communities near Rainbow
- Rainbow0.0 mi N
- Stone Ridge subdivision0.9 mi S
- Rainbow Mountain Heights1.3 mi E
- Rainbow Mountain Heights1.3 mi E
- Vaughn Corners1.8 mi NE
- Rolling Woods subdivision2.2 mi SW
- Rainbow Gap Estates subdivision2.3 mi SE
- Rainbow Gap Estates subdivision2.3 mi SE
- Madison Highlands subdivision3.0 mi S
- Nolan Hills3.0 mi S
- Skyline Acres3.1 mi SE
- Capshaw3.5 mi NW
- Madison Point subdivision3.7 mi S
- Rideout Village3.8 mi E
- Western Hills Estates4.1 mi N
Questions about Rainbow
Where is Rainbow, AL?
Rainbow is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama, 3.2 miles SW of Madison.
What county is Rainbow in?
Rainbow is in Madison County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow, AL?
The ZIP code for Rainbow is 35757.
What is the nearest town to Rainbow?
Madison, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainbow?
Yes. The closest is Huntsville › South: U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Davidson Center for Space Exploration, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainbow?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainbow?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Rainbow?
About 54.3 inches (1,379 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rainbow?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rainbow?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainbow have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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