Rainbow, OR

Unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon

Rainbow is a small unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon. It is 20.5 miles NW of Cascadia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97488.

Rainbow at a glance

State
Oregon
County
Linn County
ZIP code
97488
Nearest town
Cascadia (20.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
44.1669, -122.2356

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?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°49°64°79°94°49°39°Jan53°39°Feb58°41°Mar64°45°Apr74°50°May79°55°Jun89°59°Jul89°58°Aug82°54°Sep68°48°Oct55°43°Nov48°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

13.0"Jan7.5"Feb9.8"Mar8.2"Apr4.3"May2.7"Jun0.7"Jul0.6"Aug1.9"Sep5.8"Oct11.0"Nov12.1"Dec

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 COUGAR DAM, OR US (USC00351914), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow.

Rainbow weather month by month

January
49° 39°F
13.0 in of rain · 13 wet days
February
53° 39°F
7.5 in of rain · 13 wet days
March
58° 41°F
9.8 in of rain · 16 wet days
April
64° 45°F
8.2 in of rain · 15 wet days
May
74° 50°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
79° 55°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 59°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
89° 58°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
82° 54°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 48°F
5.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
November
55° 43°F
11.0 in of rain · 14 wet days
December
48° 39°F
12.1 in of rain · 14 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM4:57 PM9 h 18 min
February7:06 AM5:39 PM10 h 33 min
March7:18 AM7:16 PM11 h 57 min
April6:23 AM7:54 PM13 h 31 min
May5:40 AM8:30 PM14 h 50 min
June5:23 AM8:56 PM15 h 32 min
July5:38 AM8:51 PM15 h 13 min
August6:11 AM8:15 PM14 h 3 min
September6:47 AM7:20 PM12 h 33 min
October7:22 AM6:26 PM11 h 3 min
November7:03 AM4:43 PM9 h 40 min
December7:35 AM4:32 PM8 h 56 min

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

What is the weather like in Rainbow?

Rainbow has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 77.6 inches (1,972 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.

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 Rainbow: ORE126 at McKenzie, 0.6 miles NE of Rainbow.

Rainbow: ORE126 at McKenzieRainbow · 0.6 mi NEOn Windy
Rainbow: ORE126 at McKenzieRainbow · 0.6 mi NEOn Windy
Rainbow: H.J. Andrews Experimental ForestRainbow · 3.3 mi NOn Windy
Lane › North-eastunknown · 5.1 mi SWOn Windy
Linn: US20 at Tombstoneunknown · 16.5 mi NOn Windy
Linn: US20 at Santiam Jctunknown · 23.7 mi NEOn Windy
Linn: US20 at Santiam Jctunknown · 23.7 mi NEOn Windy
Linn › North: Hoodoo Ski Areaunknown · 23.9 mi NEOn Windy
Sisters › North-east: US20 at Santiam PassSisters · 25.7 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Map of Rainbow, OR

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Questions about Rainbow

Where is Rainbow, OR?

Rainbow is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon, 20.5 miles NW of Cascadia.

What county is Rainbow in?

Rainbow is in Linn County, Oregon.

What is the ZIP code of Rainbow, OR?

The ZIP code for Rainbow is 97488.

What is the nearest town to Rainbow?

Cascadia, 20.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rainbow?

Yes. The closest is Rainbow: ORE126 at McKenzie, 0.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rainbow?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Rainbow?

December, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Rainbow?

About 77.6 inches (1,972 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

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?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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