The climate in 80260 Thornton, CO is generally mild and dry. Summers are hot with temperatures reaching into the upper 80s and winters tend to be cold, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. Overall, the area receives an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year, mostly occurring during spring and summer months. The humidity tends to be low throughout the year as well. Generally speaking, 80260 Thornton enjoys pleasant weather throughout the year making it a great place to visit or live!
Thornton (zip 80260), Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Thornton (zip 80260) averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Thornton (zip 80260). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Thornton (zip 80260) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year