Rainbow, CA
Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California
Rainbow is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 3.8 miles E of Kingvale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95728.
Rainbow at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 95728
- Nearest town
- Kingvale (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3103, -120.5075
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 · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 78.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,995 mm
- 445.0 insnowfall per year · 1,130 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rainbow: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE SPAULDING, CA US (USC00044713), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow.
Rainbow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rainbow?
Rainbow has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 78.5 inches (1,995 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 445 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rainbow is June to September. 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 Troy › East: Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 2, 3.1 miles E of Rainbow.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Rainbow.
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Questions about Rainbow
Where is Rainbow, CA?
Rainbow is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 3.8 miles E of Kingvale.
What county is Rainbow in?
Rainbow is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow, CA?
The ZIP code for Rainbow is 95728.
What is the nearest town to Rainbow?
Kingvale, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainbow?
Yes. The closest is Troy › East: Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 2, 3.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainbow?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainbow?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rainbow?
About 78.5 inches (1,995 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rainbow?
Yes, about 445 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rainbow?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainbow have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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