Rainbow, California
Rainbow is a community of 2,029 people in San Diego County, California.
Why visit Rainbow
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Monserate Mountain, Mount Olympus and Rainbow Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 46°F.
Weather in Rainbow
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rainbow
Rainbow is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern San Diego County, California. The population was 1,884 at the 2020 census, up from 1,832 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rainbow, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
History
The area, previously known as "Vallecitos" (little valleys), was renamed "Rainbow Valley" in the late 1880s, after Mr. James Peebles Marshall Rainbow, who bought a homestead there.
In October 2007, the Santa Ana winds fueled a major wildfire in the area.
The town has many palm tree farms, and is a gateway to the city of Temecula.
From the History section of Rainbow, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Rainbow Community Church
Church · 0.8 mi
2560 Rainbow Valley Boulevard, Fallbrook
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Map of Rainbow
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 62°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 58°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 52°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 46°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fallbrook 5 Ne 74502 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Diego County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-02-19: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
French Valley Airport (RBK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Fallbrook 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Temecula 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Murrieta 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- French Valley 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Hidden Meadows 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Valley Center 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Oceanside 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Vista 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Wildomar 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Escondido 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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