Dalton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
266
Population
1,108/sq mi density
$66,094
Median Income
$35,909 per capita
$104,500
Home Value
$340,242 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,094 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, $738/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dalton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.7").