Thornton, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Thornton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thornton.
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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 · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 36.3 inprecipitation per year · 921 mm
- 44.4 insnowfall per year · 113 cm
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 MASON CITY MUNI AP, IA US (USW00014940), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton.
Thornton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Thornton?
Thornton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 36.3 inches (921 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thornton is June to September. At 1,188 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 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Thornton?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Thornton?
About 36.3 inches (921 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Thornton?
Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Thornton in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Thornton?
Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 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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