Thornton, KY
Unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky
Thornton is a small unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky. It is 1.7 miles SE of Millstone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41855.
Thornton at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Letcher County
- ZIP code
- 41855
- Nearest town
- Millstone (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1733, -82.7786
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 · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thornton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton.
Thornton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thornton?
Thornton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Thornton is May–June and August–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 Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 8.7 miles E of Thornton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thornton.
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Questions about Thornton
Where is Thornton, KY?
Thornton is an unincorporated community in Letcher County, Kentucky, 1.7 miles SE of Millstone.
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, KY?
The ZIP code for Thornton is 41855.
What is the nearest town to Thornton?
Millstone, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thornton?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thornton?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Thornton?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Thornton?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
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?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thornton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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