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Weather & Climate in Rainbow Springs, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rainbow Springs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 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 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 73 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0971°N, 82.4420°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 151 km |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 3 | 121 mph | 148 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 123 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 143 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 4 | 155 mph | 203 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2019 | Dorian | Category 3 | 115 mph | 277 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 1 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 127 mph | 180 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 121 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 129 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 109 mph | 206 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 136 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 267 km |
| 1985 | Bob | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
437 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 36 fatalities, 419 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 45 km | 16.2 mi | 8 |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | 84 km | 26.0 mi | 13 |
| Feb 22, 1998 | EF3 | 98 km | 18.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | EF3 | 42 km | 10.0 mi | 3 |
| Dec 31, 1975 | EF3 | 27 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | 32 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2001 | EF2 | 15 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1998 | EF2 | 15 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | EF2 | 92 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1995 | EF2 | 33 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 80 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 1993 | EF2 | 21 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1988 | EF2 | 32 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1987 | EF2 | 63 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 1987 | EF2 | 86 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 14, 1986 | EF2 | 63 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1985 | EF2 | 65 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1984 | EF2 | 86 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,806 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 13,806 | 87 km |
| 2006 | JUNIPER | 11,998 | 74 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 9,705 | 99 km |
| 2009 | JUNIPER SPRINGS | 8,363 | 74 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 7,078 | 80 km |
| 2011 | SANTE FE | 6,497 | 86 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 91 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 5,431 | 85 km |
| 2019 | C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N | 4,561 | 90 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,421 | 98 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,336 | 31 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,231 | 18 km |
| 1996 | MAJOR 1 | 4,067 | 77 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,972 | 72 km |
| 2004 | SANTA FE SWAMP FIRE | 3,924 | 86 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 94 km |
| 2019 | CPT 243 FARLES | 3,613 | 75 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,337 | 26 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 3,254 | 89 km |
| 2011 | BAD LAND | 3,086 | 22 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in |
Rainbow Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and November the driest (2.4").