Rainbow City, AZ weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Rainbow City now

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Rainbow City weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainbow City.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainbow City

What is the weather usually like in Rainbow City?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°50°25°Jan53°27°Feb60°32°Mar67°37°Apr76°43°May87°51°Jun87°57°Jul85°56°Aug81°51°Sep71°40°Oct60°32°Nov50°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.3"Jan2.2"Feb2.0"Mar0.9"Apr0.8"May0.6"Jun3.4"Jul4.0"Aug2.0"Sep1.7"Oct1.7"Nov2.5"Dec

Best time to visit Rainbow City: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PINETOP 2E, AZ US (USC00026601), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow City.

Rainbow City weather month by month

January
50° 25°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 16.5 in of snow
February
53° 27°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 14.7 in of snow
March
60° 32°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.4 in of snow
April
67° 37°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
May
76° 43°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
June
87° 51°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
87° 57°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 56°F
4.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
81° 51°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 40°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
November
60° 32°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
December
50° 24°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 15.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow City through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:35 PM10 h 12 min
February7:02 AM6:05 PM11 h 2 min
March6:28 AM6:28 PM12 h 0 min
April5:47 AM6:52 PM13 h 5 min
May5:17 AM7:15 PM13 h 58 min
June5:07 AM7:33 PM14 h 26 min
July5:18 AM7:32 PM14 h 13 min
August5:40 AM7:07 PM13 h 27 min
September6:02 AM6:27 PM12 h 25 min
October6:23 AM5:47 PM11 h 23 min
November6:51 AM5:17 PM10 h 26 min
December7:16 AM5:14 PM9 h 57 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).

What is the weather like in Rainbow City?

Rainbow City has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 24.1 inches (612 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 70 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rainbow City is May–June and September–October. At 5,781 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Rainbow City

What is the hottest month in Rainbow City?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Rainbow City?

December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Rainbow City?

About 24.1 inches (612 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Rainbow City?

Yes, about 70 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rainbow City?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rainbow City have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

What is the weather like in Rainbow City in November?

Highs average 60°F and lows 32°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Rainbow City?

Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:17 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Rainbow City weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rainbow City.

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