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Dayton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
66
Population
66/sq mi density
$91,700
Home Value
$147,878 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
445
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dayton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 235 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3510°N, 87.6416°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marengo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (2.9").