Thornton, TN
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee
Thornton is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee. It is 1.8 miles W of Farragut, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37934.
Thornton at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Knox County
- ZIP code
- 37934
- Nearest town
- Farragut (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.8822, -84.1481
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 55.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,402 mm
- 4.0 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thornton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LENOIR CITY, TN US (USC00405158), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton.
Thornton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 47 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 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thornton 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
The closest live webcam is Maryville › North, 15.1 miles SE of Thornton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thornton.
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Other communities near Thornton
- Woodland Trace subdivision0.9 mi NW
- Village Green1.1 mi W
- Lovell1.1 mi NE
- Sweet Briar1.4 mi NW
- Lovell Heights1.5 mi NE
- Boxwood Hills1.5 mi NE
- Station West1.6 mi NW
- Audubon Hills subdivision1.8 mi SW
- Tan Rara Oesta1.9 mi E
- Twin Springs1.9 mi N
- Woodchase2.4 mi W
- Virtue2.5 mi SW
- Amber Meadows2.6 mi NW
- Boyd3.0 mi SW
- Byrd Chapel3.2 mi N
Questions about Thornton
Where is Thornton, TN?
Thornton is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Tennessee, 1.8 miles W of Farragut.
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Knox County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, TN?
The ZIP code for Thornton is 37934.
What is the nearest town to Thornton?
Farragut, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thornton?
Yes. The closest is Maryville › North, 15.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thornton?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Thornton?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Thornton?
About 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Thornton?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thornton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thornton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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