Thornton Woods, GA

Unincorporated community in Clayton County, Georgia

Thornton Woods is a small unincorporated community in Clayton County, Georgia. It is 3.6 miles E of Riverdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30296.

Thornton Woods at a glance

State
Georgia
County
Clayton County
ZIP code
30296
Nearest town
Riverdale (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
33.5700, -84.4722

Weather in Thornton Woods now

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Thornton Woods weather by the hour

Thornton Woods weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thornton Woods.

This week in Thornton Woods

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thornton Woods

What is the weather usually like in Thornton Woods?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°63°79°95°54°36°Jan58°39°Feb66°45°Mar74°53°Apr81°61°May87°69°Jun90°72°Jul89°71°Aug84°66°Sep74°55°Oct64°44°Nov56°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.6"Jan4.6"Feb4.7"Mar3.8"Apr3.6"May4.5"Jun4.8"Jul4.3"Aug3.8"Sep3.3"Oct4.0"Nov4.6"Dec

Best time to visit Thornton Woods: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATLANTA HARTSFIELD INTL AP, GA US (USW00013874), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton Woods.

Thornton Woods weather month by month

January
54° 36°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
February
58° 39°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
66° 45°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
74° 53°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
81° 61°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 69°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 72°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
89° 71°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
84° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 55°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
64° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
56° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Thornton Woods through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:40 AM5:54 PM10 h 13 min
February7:20 AM6:23 PM11 h 3 min
March7:46 AM7:46 PM12 h 0 min
April7:05 AM8:10 PM13 h 4 min
May6:35 AM8:32 PM13 h 57 min
June6:25 AM8:50 PM14 h 25 min
July6:37 AM8:50 PM14 h 12 min
August6:59 AM8:25 PM13 h 26 min
September7:20 AM7:45 PM12 h 25 min
October7:41 AM7:05 PM11 h 24 min
November7:08 AM5:36 PM10 h 28 min
December7:33 AM5:32 PM9 h 59 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Thornton Woods?

Thornton Woods has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 50.4 inches (1,281 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Thornton Woods 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 Woods

The closest live webcam is Pleasant Hill, 0.3 miles NE of Thornton Woods.

Pleasant HillPleasant Hill · 0.3 mi NEOn Windy
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RiverdaleRiverdale · 1.4 mi SOn Windy
Pleasant HillPleasant Hill · 1.8 mi NEOn Windy
Pleasant Hill › North-east: Old National Highway - Burdett RoadPleasant Hill · 1.9 mi NOn Windy
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Union CityUnion City · 2.4 mi NWOn Windy
Pleasant HillPleasant Hill · 2.6 mi NEOn Windy
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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thornton Woods.

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Questions about Thornton Woods

Where is Thornton Woods, GA?

Thornton Woods is an unincorporated community in Clayton County, Georgia, 3.6 miles E of Riverdale.

What county is Thornton Woods in?

Thornton Woods is in Clayton County, Georgia.

What is the ZIP code of Thornton Woods, GA?

The ZIP code for Thornton Woods is 30296.

What is the nearest town to Thornton Woods?

Riverdale, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Thornton Woods?

Yes. The closest is Pleasant Hill, 0.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Thornton Woods?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Thornton Woods?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Thornton Woods?

About 50.4 inches (1,281 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Thornton Woods?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Thornton Woods?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Thornton Woods have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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