Rainbow, CT
Unincorporated community in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Rainbow is a small unincorporated community in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 2.0 miles NE of Windsor Locks, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 06096.
Rainbow at a glance
- State
- Connecticut
- County
- Capitol Planning Region
- ZIP code
- 06096
- Nearest town
- Windsor Locks (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.9181, -72.6931
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 · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,195 mm
- 51.7 insnowfall per year · 131 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rainbow: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARTFORD BRADLEY INTL AP, CT US (USW00014740), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow.
Rainbow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rainbow?
Rainbow has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,195 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rainbow is May–June and August–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 Windsor, 2.9 miles SE of Rainbow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainbow.
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- Birchwood2.0 mi SW
- Spoonville3.1 mi SW
- Thralltown3.1 mi SE
- Spoonville3.2 mi SW
- Tariffville Center3.7 mi W
- Warehouse Point3.9 mi E
- Spring Village3.9 mi E
- West Suffield4.9 mi N
- Hoskins5.0 mi W
- Windmill Springs5.5 mi NW
- The Gables5.5 mi W
- Mechanicsville6.3 mi NW
Questions about Rainbow
Where is Rainbow, CT?
Rainbow is an unincorporated community in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, 2.0 miles NE of Windsor Locks.
What county is Rainbow in?
Rainbow is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow, CT?
The ZIP code for Rainbow is 06096.
What is the nearest town to Rainbow?
Windsor Locks, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainbow?
Yes. The closest is Windsor, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainbow?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainbow?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Rainbow?
About 47.1 inches (1,195 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Rainbow?
Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rainbow?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainbow have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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