Thornton, AR has a temperate climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from highs in the mid-90s during the summer months to highs in the mid-50s during winter months. The area experiences mild levels of precipitation throughout the year, usually between two and four inches. During the summer months, there can be periods of dry weather as well as occasional thunderstorms. Winters are relatively mild compared to other regions but can have light snowfall from time to time.
Thornton, Arkansas gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Thornton averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Thornton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Thornton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year