Dayton, MT is located in the heart of the Yellowstone Valley and experiences a semi-arid climate. Summers are generally warm with temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit while winters tend to be cold and dry, with temperatures occasionally dipping into the single digits. Precipitation in Dayton is usually relatively low, averaging around 11 inches per year, with most of it falling during the spring and summer months. Snowfall during winter can vary greatly from year to year but remains fairly light compared to other parts of Montana. The climate in Dayton is mild enough for outdoor activities all year round, making it an ideal place to live or visit.
Dayton, Montana gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dayton averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 151 sunny days per year in Dayton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dayton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 23
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year