The City of Thornton is a home rule municipality located in Adams County and Weld County. Thornton is the sixth most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 234th most populous city in the United States.
Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental issues. The Denver metropolitan area in which Thornton is ideally located has consistently ranked as one of the most desirable areas to live in the United States.
Thornton's location provides an ideal environment for business, recreation, and residences. Located approximately 10 miles north of downtown Denver, the community's location adjacent to Interstate 25 provides an excellent high visibility area for business while still providing easy access to various transportation routes. In addition, as the east most suburb of the North Denver area, Thornton is located closer to the Denver International Airport than virtually any other point in the metropolitan area.
The City's location also provides an excellent environment for cultural, recreational, and outdoor enthusiasts. Thornton offers easy access to the 28 major resort areas found in the nearby Rocky Mountains, which offers skiing, hiking, rafting, and camping, as well as beautiful and breathtaking scenic wonders...most are well within a two hour drive. Cultural activities, including numerous museums, gardens, the opera and symphony, are readily available in Denver and other nearby communities such as Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Arvada.
Thornton also has two recreation centers and an 18-hole golf course. There are eight major universities and colleges within a 45 mile radius of the community. It is home to many large companies and businesses as well. This is an excellent community to enjoy all the conveniences of life among breathtaking views!
Thornton is served by two school districts encompassing 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. There are 8 universities, colleges, and vocational schools within commuting distance of Thornton.
Housing Cost
Homes Range From: $125,000 - $800,000
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 105,182. Thornton covers 26.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 5,342 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 80233
Climate
Thornton, CO climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 16.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 31 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Thornton is 13.25 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.25 Inches.
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