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Dayton, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
136,741
Population
2,450/sq mi density
$43,454
Median Income
$26,381 per capita
$93,200
Home Value
$133,852 Zillow
$866
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
280 sunny days/yr
962
Violent Crime/100K
4,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,454 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $866/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
962 violent crimes/100K (153% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7847°N, 84.1996°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | James M Cox Dayton International (DAY) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.3").