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Thornton Weather in February

Thornton in February

The short of it: Thornton in February averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 18° · rain 114 mm · daylight 13 h 18 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

February in Thornton brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 18°, with about 114 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 18 min in mid-February, 47 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Thornton runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Chisholm, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

February in Thornton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 27 mm more rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 18 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChisholmNew South Wales3 km N29°18°114 mm
AshtonfieldNew South Wales3 km WNW29°18°111 mm
MetfordNew South Wales3 km NW29°18°111 mm
East MaitlandNew South Wales6 km NW30°18°106 mm
MaitlandNew South Wales9 km NW30°18°106 mm
FletcherNew South Wales10 km S28°19°118 mm
MarylandNew South Wales11 km SSE28°19°124 mm
Raymond TerraceNew South Wales11 km ENE28°19°118 mm
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The Almanac · Thornton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Thornton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°18°87 mm12 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦
February29°18°114 mm12 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
March27°17°119 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
April25°13°90 mm9 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
May21°10°73 mm11 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
June18°8°98 mm12 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
July18°7°57 mm12 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August20°7°34 mm12 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°43 mm12 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°12°66 mm11 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
November26°15°89 mm12 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
December28°17°84 mm12 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thornton in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thornton in February?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 29°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Thornton?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Thornton in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 13 h 18 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 0 min in June to 14 h 18 min in December.

Does it snow in Thornton in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thornton in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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