Thornton, AL
Unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Alabama
Thornton is a small unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It is 4.1 miles N of Rogersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35652.
Thornton at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Lauderdale County
- ZIP code
- 35652
- Nearest town
- Rogersville (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7708, -87.3033
Weather in Thornton now
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Thornton weather by the hour
Thornton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thornton.
This week in Thornton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thornton
What is the weather usually like in Thornton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 56.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,430 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thornton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COURTLAND 2 WSW, AL US (USW00063868), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton.
Thornton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:46 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Thornton?
Thornton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 56.3 inches (1,430 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Thornton is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Thornton
The closest live webcam is Florence, 18.9 miles W of Thornton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thornton.
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- Roberson Beach1.0 mi E
- Poplar Springs Branch3.3 mi NE
- Red Bank3.8 mi W
- Oliver4.1 mi NE
- Wheeler Dam Village4.5 mi W
- Anderson Creek Estates subdivision5.1 mi NE
- Fishermans Resort5.2 mi W
- Anderson Creek Subdivision subdivision5.3 mi NE
- Thorntontown5.6 mi NW
- Dogwood6.2 mi E
- Jerusalem6.3 mi SE
- Fosters Mill6.5 mi W
- Romine6.6 mi N
- Toonersville6.7 mi N
Questions about Thornton
Where is Thornton, AL?
Thornton is an unincorporated community in Lauderdale County, Alabama, 4.1 miles N of Rogersville.
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, AL?
The ZIP code for Thornton is 35652.
What is the nearest town to Thornton?
Rogersville, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thornton?
Yes. The closest is Florence, 18.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thornton?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Thornton?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Thornton?
About 56.3 inches (1,430 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Thornton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Thornton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thornton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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