Dayton, OH has a humid continental type of climate, with hot and humid summers, cold winters, and plentiful precipitation throughout the year. Average summer temperatures range from highs in the lower 80s to lows in the mid-60s. Winters can be cold, with average highs in the low 30s and lows in the low teens. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of over 40 inches annually. Snowfall can be heavy at times but usually remains below average compared to other cities in Ohio.
Dayton, Ohio gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dayton averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Dayton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dayton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year