Location & Surroundings
Thornton is a settlement in Michigan, United States, at 200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marysville, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 650 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Avoca Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Thorton
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 58' 7" N, 82° 37' 3" W
- Elevation 200 m (DEM: 204 m)
- Timezone America/Detroit
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:54
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 19:16
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Thornton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Thornton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 23.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.1 | 3.3 | 23 | 88 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.0 | 1.6 | 319 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.0 | 2.4 | 321 | 84 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 239 | 41 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 480.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 4.0 | 182 | 63 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 327.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 3.3 | 202 | 81 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 3.4 | 197 | 82 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 4.2 | 203 | 49 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 180.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 4.8 | 211 | 63 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 3.3 | 190 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 2.95 / 2.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 3.2 | 199 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 96 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 6.0 | 236 | 42 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 299.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 3.4 | 237 | 71 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 140.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Thornton?
Now 14.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 23.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Thornton today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 19:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Thornton?
Local time is 03:54. Time zone: America/Detroit (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Thornton?
Thornton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Thornton?
Elevation about 200 m. DEM 204 m.
Where is Thornton located?
It is at 42.96864, -82.61742 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Thornton in?
It is in United States.