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Weather & Climate in Rainbow, Australia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. 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 Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.8958°N, 141.9979°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Oct 23, 2000 | New South Wales, Australia | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 19 km WSW of Bordertown, Australia | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 45 km N of Charlton, Australia | M2.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").