Rainbow City, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · St. Clair County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
10,213
Population
398/sq mi density
$59,659
Median Income
$39,153 per capita
$203,600
Home Value
$254,337 Zillow
$998
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,659 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$203,600 home value, $998/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rainbow City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9288°N, 86.0842°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Clair County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in |
Rainbow City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.5").