Rainbow Springs, NC
Unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina
Rainbow Springs is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina. It is 8.2 miles S of Tate City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28763.
Rainbow Springs at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 28763
- Nearest town
- Tate City (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.0942, -83.5656
Weather in Rainbow Springs now
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Rainbow Springs weather by the hour
Rainbow Springs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainbow Springs.
This week in Rainbow Springs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainbow Springs
What is the weather usually like in Rainbow Springs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 72.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,833 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rainbow Springs: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COWEETA EXP STN, NC US (USC00312102), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow Springs.
Rainbow Springs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow Springs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rainbow Springs?
Rainbow Springs has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 72.2 inches (1,833 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rainbow Springs is April–May and September–October. 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 Springs
The closest live webcam is Hiawassee › South-east: Bell Creek Road - North Main Street, 14.6 miles SW of Rainbow Springs.
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Questions about Rainbow Springs
Where is Rainbow Springs, NC?
Rainbow Springs is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, 8.2 miles S of Tate City.
What county is Rainbow Springs in?
Rainbow Springs is in Macon County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow Springs, NC?
The ZIP code for Rainbow Springs is 28763.
What is the nearest town to Rainbow Springs?
Tate City, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainbow Springs?
Yes. The closest is Hiawassee › South-east: Bell Creek Road - North Main Street, 14.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainbow Springs?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainbow Springs?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rainbow Springs?
About 72.2 inches (1,833 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rainbow Springs?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rainbow Springs?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainbow Springs have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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