Thornton Heights, GA
Unincorporated community in Bibb County, Georgia
Thornton Heights is a small unincorporated community in Bibb County, Georgia. It is 9.6 miles W of Macon-Bibb County, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 31217.
Thornton Heights at a glance
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Bibb County
- ZIP code
- 31217
- Nearest town
- Macon-Bibb County (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 32.8294, -83.5300
Weather in Thornton Heights now
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Thornton Heights weather by the hour
Thornton Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thornton Heights.
This week in Thornton Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thornton Heights
What is the weather usually like in Thornton Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,192 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thornton Heights: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MACON MIDDLE GA RGNL AP, GA US (USW00003813), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton Heights.
Thornton Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 6:24 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 6:35 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:56 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thornton Heights?
Thornton Heights has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Thornton Heights is April–May and October–November. 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 Heights
The closest live webcam is Macon, 4.1 miles SW of Thornton Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thornton Heights.
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Other communities near Thornton Heights
- Whispering Pines1.2 mi NW
- Terrell1.2 mi SE
- Wheeler Heights1.7 mi W
- Crystal Springs1.7 mi W
- Tanglewood2.2 mi NW
- Mogul2.5 mi NW
- Dry Branch2.7 mi SE
- Smithsonia2.9 mi SW
- Van Buren3.0 mi N
- Duresville3.5 mi NW
- Weaver Heights subdivision3.6 mi NW
- Griswoldville3.7 mi NE
- Shirlington subdivision4.1 mi NW
- Sanders4.1 mi W
- Joycliff Estates subdivision4.2 mi NW
Questions about Thornton Heights
Where is Thornton Heights, GA?
Thornton Heights is an unincorporated community in Bibb County, Georgia, 9.6 miles W of Macon-Bibb County.
What county is Thornton Heights in?
Thornton Heights is in Bibb County, Georgia.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton Heights, GA?
The ZIP code for Thornton Heights is 31217.
What is the nearest town to Thornton Heights?
Macon-Bibb County, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thornton Heights?
Yes. The closest is Macon, 4.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thornton Heights?
July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Thornton Heights?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Thornton Heights?
About 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Thornton Heights?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Thornton Heights?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thornton Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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