Dayton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$84,688 median income, 14.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$875,000 home value, /mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.0").