Dalton, MN has a humid continental climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The area typically experiences four distinct seasons with generally mild temperatures in the spring and fall, although there can be occasional bouts of extreme heat or cold during those times of year. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with occasional snowfall in the wintertime. Summers are very warm and humid, with average temperatures reaching into the low to mid 80s (Fahrenheit). Winters are cold but usually milder than many other areas of Minnesota, with temperatures often dropping below freezing at night.
Dalton, Minnesota gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dalton averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Dalton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dalton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 0
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year