Climate normals · 1970–2000
Thornton Climate
Thornton is a city in United States (CO) with a population of about 133,451. Its average annual temperature is 10.5°C (51°F), with roughly 425 mm of rain per year.
10.5°C
Avg Temp
425
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Thornton Climate
Thornton has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F) and receives about 425 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.5°C
Avg Temp
425
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 31° | 13 mm |
| February | 2° / 35° | 14 mm |
| March | 5° / 41° | 37 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 52 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 65 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 46 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 50 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 41 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 36 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 28 mm |
| November | 4° / 38° | 27 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 16 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Thornton
The most comfortable months to visit Thornton are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Thornton are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Thornton, United States has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C and about 425 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Thornton average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.