Rainbow Island, AR

Unincorporated community in White County, Arkansas

Rainbow Island is a small unincorporated community in White County, Arkansas. It is 2.1 miles SE of Pangburn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72179.

Rainbow Island at a glance

State
Arkansas
County
White County
ZIP code
72179
Nearest town
Pangburn (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.4478, -91.8667

Weather in Rainbow Island now

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Rainbow Island weather by the hour

Rainbow Island weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rainbow Island

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainbow Island

What is the weather usually like in Rainbow Island?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°60°78°96°48°28°Jan53°31°Feb62°38°Mar72°47°Apr79°57°May87°65°Jun91°69°Jul91°68°Aug84°61°Sep73°49°Oct61°39°Nov51°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.8"Feb4.9"Mar5.4"Apr5.7"May3.7"Jun4.4"Jul3.8"Aug3.6"Sep4.2"Oct5.1"Nov4.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREERS FERRY DAM, AR US (USC00032978), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow Island.

Rainbow Island weather month by month

January
48° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
53° 31°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
62° 38°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
72° 47°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
79° 57°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
91° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
91° 68°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
84° 61°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 49°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 39°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
51° 31°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow Island through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:19 PM10 h 5 min
February6:52 AM5:50 PM10 h 58 min
March7:16 AM7:16 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:41 PM13 h 8 min
May6:01 AM8:06 PM14 h 5 min
June5:50 AM8:25 PM14 h 35 min
July6:02 AM8:24 PM14 h 21 min
August6:25 AM7:58 PM13 h 32 min
September6:49 AM7:15 PM12 h 26 min
October7:12 AM6:33 PM11 h 20 min
November6:41 AM5:02 PM10 h 20 min
December7:07 AM4:57 PM9 h 49 min

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

What is the weather like in Rainbow Island?

Rainbow Island has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 53.4 inches (1,356 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rainbow Island 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 Island

The closest live webcam is Buffalo City › South-east: White River Drive, 59.2 miles NW of Rainbow Island.

Buffalo City › South-east: White River DriveBuffalo City · 59.2 mi NWOn Windy
Henderson › South: Norfork Lake - Bennetts BayouHenderson · 69.4 mi NOn Windy
Fairview › South-westFairview · 73.8 mi NWOn Windy
PocahontasPocahontas · 75.3 mi NEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena: Helena Crossing: US 49 at MS River Bridge ARHelena-West Helena · 97.2 mi SEOn Windy
Helena-West Helena › West: Martin Luther King Junior DriveHelena-West Helena · 97.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainbow Island.

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Map of Rainbow Island, AR

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Questions about Rainbow Island

Where is Rainbow Island, AR?

Rainbow Island is an unincorporated community in White County, Arkansas, 2.1 miles SE of Pangburn.

What county is Rainbow Island in?

Rainbow Island is in White County, Arkansas.

What is the ZIP code of Rainbow Island, AR?

The ZIP code for Rainbow Island is 72179.

What is the nearest town to Rainbow Island?

Pangburn, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rainbow Island?

Yes. The closest is Buffalo City › South-east: White River Drive, 59.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rainbow Island?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Rainbow Island?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Rainbow Island?

About 53.4 inches (1,356 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Rainbow Island?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rainbow Island?

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

What climate does Rainbow Island have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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