Local weather forecast

Weather in Thornton, CO

Updated 2026-08-11 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 80241

Partly cloudy
Now91°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low96° / 74°
Rain chance17%
Wind3 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 8:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Monday August 10 to 400 PM Tuesday August 11 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are possible both Monday and Tuesday during the afternoon and evenings, mainly in and near the Denver metro area. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

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Next hours

NowPartly cloudy91°1% rain
1 PMPartly Cloudy96°3% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy96°2% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby94°9% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby96°8% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy95°3% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby93°17% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby81°17% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby79°10% rain
9 PMPartly Cloudy79°3% rain
10 PMPartly Cloudy79°2% rain
11 PMClear77°2% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 74°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
95° 68°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 22 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
90° 66°Sunny
Rain 60%Gust 20 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like87°F
Humidity21%
Pressure30.17 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind3 mph ESE
Wind gusts3 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:07 AM
Sunset08:02 PM
Moonrise04:13 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 17%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 87°F with winds near 3 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

81°F, 17% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 91°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 17%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Thornton weather today

Partly cloudy and 91°F in Thornton, CO. Today's high is 96°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 21%, pressure is 30.17 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Thornton

Sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 08:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 95°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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