Rainbow Forest, VA
Unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia
Rainbow Forest is a small unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia. It is 2.0 miles NW of Forest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24502.
Rainbow Forest at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Bedford County
- ZIP code
- 24502
- Nearest town
- Forest (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3506, -79.2589
Weather in Rainbow Forest now
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Rainbow Forest weather by the hour
Rainbow Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainbow Forest.
This week in Rainbow Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainbow Forest
What is the weather usually like in Rainbow Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rainbow Forest: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LYNCHBURG #2, VA US (USC00445117), adjusted for the elevation of Rainbow Forest.
Rainbow Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainbow Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rainbow Forest?
Rainbow Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rainbow Forest 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 Forest
The closest live webcam is Beechwood Hills: SR-1520 - SR-1415, 0.9 miles E of Rainbow Forest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainbow Forest.
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Map of Rainbow Forest, VA
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Other communities near Rainbow Forest
- Rainbow Forest0.0 mi N
- Poplar Forest0.4 mi SW
- Westward Park0.4 mi SE
- Homestead Haven0.8 mi N
- Powhatan1.0 mi SE
- Sleepy Hollow1.0 mi S
- Nottingham Forest1.1 mi S
- Sunny Banks1.2 mi SE
- Windcrest Manor1.7 mi S
- Woodlawn1.8 mi SE
- Woodlands2.0 mi W
- Richland Hills2.1 mi NE
- Windsor Hills2.2 mi E
- Sherwood Forest2.3 mi SE
- Whetstone Hills2.4 mi SE
Questions about Rainbow Forest
Where is Rainbow Forest, VA?
Rainbow Forest is an unincorporated community in Bedford County, Virginia, 2.0 miles NW of Forest.
What county is Rainbow Forest in?
Rainbow Forest is in Bedford County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow Forest, VA?
The ZIP code for Rainbow Forest is 24502.
What is the nearest town to Rainbow Forest?
Forest, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainbow Forest?
Yes. The closest is Beechwood Hills: SR-1520 - SR-1415, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainbow Forest?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainbow Forest?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rainbow Forest?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rainbow Forest?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rainbow Forest?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainbow Forest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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