Rainbow Estates, MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland

Rainbow Estates is a small unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. It is 2.6 miles S of Lisbon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21797.

Rainbow Estates at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Howard County
ZIP code
21797
Nearest town
Lisbon (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.3733, -77.0583

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Rainbow Estates weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainbow Estates

What is the weather usually like in Rainbow Estates?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°54°72°89°39°24°Jan43°26°Feb52°33°Mar64°43°Apr73°53°May80°62°Jun84°66°Jul83°65°Aug76°58°Sep65°47°Oct53°36°Nov44°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.0"Feb4.0"Mar3.6"Apr4.4"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul4.2"Aug4.8"Sep4.0"Oct3.5"Nov3.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAMASCUS 3 SSW, MD US (USC00182336), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow Estates.

Rainbow Estates weather month by month

January
39° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
43° 26°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
March
52° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
April
64° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 53°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 65°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 36°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
44° 29°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow Estates through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:10 PM9 h 45 min
February6:58 AM5:46 PM10 h 48 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
May5:52 AM8:16 PM14 h 23 min
June5:39 AM8:38 PM14 h 59 min
July5:52 AM8:35 PM14 h 43 min
August6:19 AM8:05 PM13 h 45 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:30 PM11 h 13 min
November6:50 AM4:54 PM10 h 4 min
December7:19 AM4:47 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Rainbow Estates?

Rainbow Estates has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rainbow Estates 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 Estates

The closest live webcam is Towson › South, 15.8 miles E of Rainbow Estates.

Towson › Southunknown · 15.8 mi EOn Windy
Arbutus › SouthArbutus · 20.9 mi SEOn Windy
Relay › North-east: Halethorpe Weather-WatchRelay · 21.5 mi SEOn Windy
Halethorpe › North-westunknown · 21.5 mi SEOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 22.0 mi SEOn Windy
Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 23.6 mi SOn Windy
Towson › East: Albert S. Cook Libraryunknown · 24.1 mi EOn Windy
Freedom TownshipFreedom Township · 27.6 mi NWOn Windy
Emmitsburg: NorthgateEmmitsburg · 27.6 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rainbow Estates

Where is Rainbow Estates, MD?

Rainbow Estates is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, 2.6 miles S of Lisbon.

What county is Rainbow Estates in?

Rainbow Estates is in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Rainbow Estates, MD?

The ZIP code for Rainbow Estates is 21797.

What is the nearest town to Rainbow Estates?

Lisbon, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rainbow Estates?

Yes. The closest is Towson › South, 15.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rainbow Estates?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Rainbow Estates?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Rainbow Estates?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Rainbow Estates?

Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rainbow Estates?

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

What climate does Rainbow Estates have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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