Rainbow Lake, NY
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York
Rainbow Lake is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York. It is 4.5 miles SW of Paul Smiths, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12939.
Rainbow Lake at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 12939
- Nearest town
- Paul Smiths (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.4669, -74.1733
Weather in Rainbow Lake now
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Rainbow Lake weather by the hour
Rainbow Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainbow Lake.
This week in Rainbow Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainbow Lake
What is the weather usually like in Rainbow Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 36.6 inprecipitation per year · 930 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rainbow Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SARANAC RGNL AP, NY US (USW00094740), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow Lake.
Rainbow Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rainbow Lake?
Rainbow Lake has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).
It gets about 36.6 inches (930 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rainbow Lake 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 Lake
The closest live webcam is Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pond, 11.3 miles SW of Rainbow Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainbow Lake.
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Map of Rainbow Lake, NY
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Other communities near Rainbow Lake
- Rainbow Lake0.0 mi N
- Gabriels2.5 mi S
- Onchiota3.1 mi NE
- Paul Smiths Easy Street3.4 mi SW
- Vermontville5.4 mi E
- Keese Mill6.6 mi W
- Upper Saint Regis6.8 mi SW
- McMasters Crossing8.1 mi S
- Loon Lake8.2 mi NE
- Trudeau9.0 mi S
- Saranac Inn11.0 mi SW
- Saranac Inn11.0 mi SW
- Sugarbush11.3 mi NE
- Madawaska11.6 mi W
- Meno11.8 mi W
Questions about Rainbow Lake
Where is Rainbow Lake, NY?
Rainbow Lake is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, New York, 4.5 miles SW of Paul Smiths.
What county is Rainbow Lake in?
Rainbow Lake is in Franklin County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow Lake, NY?
The ZIP code for Rainbow Lake is 12939.
What is the nearest town to Rainbow Lake?
Paul Smiths, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainbow Lake?
Yes. The closest is Franklin: Hoel Pond Road - Home Pond, 11.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainbow Lake?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainbow Lake?
January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Rainbow Lake?
About 36.6 inches (930 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rainbow Lake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rainbow Lake?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainbow Lake have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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