Thornton, ID
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Idaho
Thornton is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Idaho. It is 5.2 miles NE of Rexburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83440.
Thornton at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 83440
- Nearest town
- Rexburg (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 43.7583, -111.8444
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 · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 12.6 inprecipitation per year · 321 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thornton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station REXBURG BYU IDAHO, ID US (USC00107644), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton.
Thornton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:52 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Thornton?
Thornton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 12.6 inches (321 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Thornton is June to September. 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 Ashton, 22.7 miles NE of Thornton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thornton.
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Questions about Thornton
Where is Thornton, ID?
Thornton is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Idaho, 5.2 miles NE of Rexburg.
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Madison County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, ID?
The ZIP code for Thornton is 83440.
What is the nearest town to Thornton?
Rexburg, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thornton?
Yes. The closest is Ashton, 22.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thornton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Thornton?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Thornton?
About 12.6 inches (321 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
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?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thornton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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