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Dayton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
103
Population
187/sq mi density
$84,688
Median Income
$48,000 per capita
$875,000
Home Value
$823,626 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
432
Violent Crime/100K
5,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,688 median income, 3.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$875,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,918 ft (889 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8649°N, 114.2768°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Glacier Park International (FCA) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.4").