Thornton, AR weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°44°61°79°96°52°31°Jan56°33°Feb65°41°Mar73°49°Apr80°59°May87°67°Jun91°70°Jul91°69°Aug85°62°Sep75°49°Oct63°40°Nov54°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.5"Jan4.9"Feb5.8"Mar5.9"Apr5.4"May4.2"Jun4.1"Jul3.8"Aug3.6"Sep5.0"Oct4.4"Nov6.0"Dec

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 FORDYCE, AR US (USC00032540), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton.

Thornton weather month by month

January
52° 31°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
56° 33°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
March
65° 41°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
73° 49°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 59°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 67°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
91° 70°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
91° 69°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
85° 62°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
75° 49°F
5.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 40°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
54° 33°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Thornton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM5:25 PM10 h 12 min
February6:52 AM5:55 PM11 h 2 min
March7:18 AM7:18 PM12 h 0 min
April6:37 AM7:42 PM13 h 4 min
May6:07 AM8:05 PM13 h 58 min
June5:57 AM8:23 PM14 h 26 min
July6:09 AM8:22 PM14 h 13 min
August6:30 AM7:57 PM13 h 27 min
September6:52 AM7:17 PM12 h 25 min
October7:13 AM6:37 PM11 h 23 min
November6:40 AM5:08 PM10 h 27 min
December7:06 AM5:04 PM9 h 58 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 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Thornton is April–May and September–October. At 318 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Thornton

What is the hottest month in Thornton?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Thornton?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Thornton?

About 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Thornton?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

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).

What is the weather like in Thornton in November?

Highs average 63°F and lows 40°F, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Thornton?

Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Thornton weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Thornton.

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