Weather forecast for today
Thornton, IA

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 1.

Rain
6:05 am

8:16 pm
CDT
Rain
61°F / 43°F
  • Wind: 15mph NW
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • UV index: 4
On Thursday, May 1, expect rain to be steady at times, with occasional breaks.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated for today. The temperature is predicted to vary between a maximum of a comfortable 60.8°F and a minimum of a brisk 42.8°F.
Expect temperatures to match April's average maximum of 55.8°F rather than May's 68°F.
Sunrise was at 6:05 am and sunset will be at 8:16 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 11min.

Current condition

Rain Shower
11:04 am CDT
Rain Shower
  • 54°F
  • Feels like: 54°F
  • Wind: 3mph NNW
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dewpoint: 52°F
  • Pressure: 29.73"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 2
At the moment, skies are cloudy, and brief rain showers are expected.
The temperature is a cool 53.6°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the today's maximum of 60.8°F.

Weather radar - Thornton, IA

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The temperature at 11:04 am CDT is 53.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Thornton for today?
Today, in Thornton, rain showers are expected, with damp conditions lasting through the day.
Will it rain today?
There is a high probability of rainfall. Precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 60.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 42.8°F.
The highest temperature will be a few degrees lower than the average maximum of 68°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also moderately lower than the average low of 51.8°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Thornton, sunrise was at 6:05 am and sunset will be at 8:16 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Thornton, today, there will be 14h and 11min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 3mph N
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
1 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 2mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 30%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
2 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
3 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 3mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 10mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 6mi
5 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 8:16 pm
9 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Thornton, a combination of dull and rain-soaked weather is predicted.
Rainfall is anticipated at 12 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", most rainfall is expected at 12 pm.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 60.8°F and a minimum of 50°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The temperature will feel more in line with April's average high than the expected maximum for May. Forecasts show a temperature also more consistent with April's average minimum of 40.3°F rather than the May average of 51.8°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 16:04:30 UTC
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Thornton, Iowa, USA

  • en: Thornton, Iowa, USA
  • es: Thornton, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • hr: Tornton, Ajova, SAD
  • sr: Tornton, Ajova, SAD
  • zh: 桑顿, 爱荷华州, 美国
  • Latitude: 42.944453°
  • Longitude: -93.384669°
  • Elevation: 1188 ft
  • Current time: 11:04am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:05 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:16 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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