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Dalton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Livingston County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
348
Population
458/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$44,858 per capita
$90,800
Home Value
$158,268 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
59
Violent Crime/100K
1,372 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dalton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").