Local weather forecast

Weather in Thornton, IA

Updated 2026-08-11 10:30 local time · ZIP codes 50479

Sunny
Now76°F

Sunny

High / Low87° / 72°
Rain chance64%
Wind9 mph
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Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny76°9% rain
11 AMSunny83°8% rain
12 PMSunny85°6% rain
1 PMSunny86°5% rain
2 PMSunny87°5% rain
3 PMSunny87°5% rain
4 PMSunny87°5% rain
5 PMSunny86°5% rain
6 PMSunny85°5% rain
7 PMSunny83°6% rain
8 PMSunny80°9% rain
9 PMClear78°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
87° 72°Sunny
Rain 64%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
81° 65°Sunny
Rain 77%Gust 15 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
81° 67°Mist
Rain 67%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like78°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility5 mi
Wind9 mph ESE
Wind gusts12 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:15 AM
Sunset08:22 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 16%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 78°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

83°F, 6% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 76°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 16%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Thornton weather today

Sunny and 76°F in Thornton, IA. Today's high is 87°F with a 64% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Thornton

Sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 08:22 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 77%.

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