Dalton, MA has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from 75 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature during the winter ranges from 20 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation throughout the year is abundant, averaging around 42 inches annually. Snowfall is common during the winter, ranging from 15 to 30 inches depending on the season. Dalton experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year with temperatures varying greatly between them.
Dalton, Massachusetts gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dalton averages 71 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Dalton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dalton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 137 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year