Rainbow, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Rainbow is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 672. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

672 Population 73/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population672
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population672
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates-35.8958°, 141.9979°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (376 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rainbow

Rainbow is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 672. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Rainbow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates35.8958°S, 141.9979°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 19, 2002.

Oct 23, 2000 New South Wales, Australia M3.6 146 km
Mar 11, 1998 19 km WSW of Bordertown, Australia M3.0 139 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
July 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Rainbow has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Rainbow

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rainbow P-12 College - - - -
Rainbow Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rainbow

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Free FM Rock Austral #free, classic rock MP3 320 kbps

Gas Stations in Rainbow

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schilling Service Station

Banks in Rainbow

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Rainbow

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jeparit Golf Club
Rainbow Golf Club

Airports Near Rainbow

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hopetoun AirportHTUMedium Airport
Warracknabeal AirportWKBMedium Airport
Beulah 1 Airport-Small Airport
Kaniva Airport-Small Airport
Koongarra Airport-Small Airport
Nhill Airport-Small Airport
Patchewollock Airport-Small Airport
Rainbow Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rainbow

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rainbow LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rainbow

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pella Church
Rainbow Baptist-Uniting Church
St Mary's Catholic Church
St Paul's Anglican Church
St Stephens Church

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Meteorites
2
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Meteorites Near Rainbow

2 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Rainbow.

Name Year Description
Pigick 1994
Rainbow 1994

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow

What is the population of Rainbow?

Rainbow has a population of 672 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rainbow?

Rainbow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

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