The climate in Thornton, NH is generally mild and pleasant. The summers are warm, but not too hot, with temperatures usually hovering around the mid-70s. Winters can be cold at times, but they are usually mild as well – snowfall is common but rarely heavy enough to cause disruption. The area typically receives around 100 days of sunshine per year and its average annual precipitation level is approximately 45 inches. These conditions create a great climate for outdoor activities such as hiking or skiing in the nearby White Mountains all year round.
Thornton, New Hampshire gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Thornton averages 68 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Thornton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Thornton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 140 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 68 inches of snow a year