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Dalton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
266
Population
1,108/sq mi density
$66,094
Median Income
$35,909 per capita
$104,500
Home Value
$309,363 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
321
Violent Crime/100K
3,543 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,094 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dalton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,370 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1739°N, 95.9155°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").