Dayton, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
136,741
Population
2,450/sq mi density
$43,454
Median Income
$26,381 per capita
$93,200
Home Value
$140,625 Zillow
$866
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
1,348
Violent Crime/100K
4,388 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,454 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,200 home value, $866/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,348 violent crimes/100K (255% 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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
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 | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").