Rainbow, MT
Unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana
Rainbow is a small unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana. It is 2.4 miles S of Malmstrom AFB, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59414.
Rainbow at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Cascade County
- ZIP code
- 59414
- Nearest town
- Malmstrom AFB (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.5383, -111.1992
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 · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 15.4 inprecipitation per year · 392 mm
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 GREAT FALLS 16ST, MT US (USC00243749), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow.
Rainbow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:05 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 9:25 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 6:38 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:28 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rainbow?
Rainbow has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 15.4 inches (392 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.
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 Great Falls, 4.9 miles SW of Rainbow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainbow.
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- Fields6.3 mi S
- Missouri Meadows Trailer Park6.8 mi SW
- Rivershore Mobile Home Park6.9 mi SW
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- Emerson Junction8.0 mi W
- Donovan Park9.0 mi S
- Rogers9.5 mi E
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Questions about Rainbow
Where is Rainbow, MT?
Rainbow is an unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana, 2.4 miles S of Malmstrom AFB.
What county is Rainbow in?
Rainbow is in Cascade County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow, MT?
The ZIP code for Rainbow is 59414.
What is the nearest town to Rainbow?
Malmstrom AFB, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainbow?
Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainbow?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainbow?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Rainbow?
About 15.4 inches (392 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rainbow?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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