Thornton, WA
Unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington
Thornton is a small unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington. It is 6.7 miles E of Oakesdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99176.
Thornton at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Whitman County
- ZIP code
- 99176
- Nearest town
- Oakesdale (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.1208, -117.3886
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.
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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
- Augustwarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 18.4 inprecipitation per year · 468 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 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 ROSALIA, WA US (USC00457180), adjusted for the elevation of Thornton.
Thornton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:28 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:59 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:11 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 4:51 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:07 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:02 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Thornton?
Thornton has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 18.4 inches (468 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
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 Colfax › South: US 195 at MP 38.5, 16.0 miles S of Thornton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thornton.
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Questions about Thornton
Where is Thornton, WA?
Thornton is an unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington, 6.7 miles E of Oakesdale.
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Whitman County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton, WA?
The ZIP code for Thornton is 99176.
What is the nearest town to Thornton?
Oakesdale, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thornton?
Yes. The closest is Colfax › South: US 195 at MP 38.5, 16.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thornton?
August, with an average high of 86°F (30°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 18.4 inches (468 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Thornton?
Yes, about 26 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?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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