Thornton, Washington
Thornton: Positioned in Whitman County, eastern Washington, at an elevation of 2310 feet, this small unincorporated community is part of the Palouse region.
About
Thornton is a city located in the county of Whitman in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Whitman County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1207,-117.3896 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 15:40:52 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 99176 |
| Weather | 49℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Thornton is located at 47°7'15"N 117°23'23"W (47.1207300, -117.3896300).
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Weather
49°F
Mostly Sunny
3 mph S
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. South wind around 3 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Thornton zip code is 99176.
County name: Whitman, County
fips: 53075
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thornton, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235097 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney (WA) | 99004-2496 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thornton, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFX | Colfax, Washington | 610 South Main St. | BUS |
| PUL | Pullman, Washington | 1002 Northwest Nye St. | BUS |
| MOC | Moscow, Idaho | 120 West 6th St. | BUS |
| SPK | Spokane Intermodal Center | 221 W. 1st Avenue | RAIL |
| RTZ | Ritzville, Washington | 1503 South Smittys Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Thornton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oakesdal Post Office | Oakesdale (WA) | 99158 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Thornton, Colorado The seventh most populous city in Colorado. with a population of 148,113 people.
- Thornton, New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,553 people.
- Thornton, Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois, USA. with a population of 2,367 people.