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Dayton, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Harrisonburg city County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,023
Population
1,964/sq mi density
$87,763
Median Income
$41,032 per capita
$338,000
Home Value
$354,525 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
61
Violent Crime/100K
489 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,763 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$338,000 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dayton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,248 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,964/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4173°N, 78.9411°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harrisonburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").