Dalton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Livingston County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
348
Population
458/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$44,858 per capita
$90,800
Home Value
$172,239 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dalton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5422°N, 77.9519°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Livingston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").