Weather in Thornton, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 50479
Light rain
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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56°15% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 84% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 45°F with winds near 11 mph.
56°F, 15% rain chance and 10 mph wind.
Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.
Current temperature is 49°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 84%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Thornton
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Thornton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.94°N latitude and 93.38°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Thornton weather today
Light rain and 49°F in Thornton, IA. Today's high is 58°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 30.14 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Thornton
Sunrise is at 07:05 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 55%.