Dayton, IA
Unincorporated community in Benton County, Iowa
Dayton is a small unincorporated community in Benton County, Iowa. It is 3.7 miles N of Luzerne, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52208.
Dayton at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Benton County
- ZIP code
- 52208
- Nearest town
- Luzerne (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.8517, -92.1858
Weather in Dayton now
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Dayton weather by the hour
Dayton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dayton.
This week in Dayton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dayton
What is the weather usually like in Dayton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 36.0 inprecipitation per year · 914 mm
- 27.9 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dayton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELLE PLAINE, IA US (USC00130600), adjusted for the elevation of Dayton.
Dayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dayton?
Dayton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 36.0 inches (914 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dayton is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Dayton
The closest live webcam is Irving: R57: US 30 & IA 21 Intersection, 9.7 miles NW of Dayton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dayton.
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Questions about Dayton
Where is Dayton, IA?
Dayton is an unincorporated community in Benton County, Iowa, 3.7 miles N of Luzerne.
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Benton County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, IA?
The ZIP code for Dayton is 52208.
What is the nearest town to Dayton?
Luzerne, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dayton?
Yes. The closest is Irving: R57: US 30 & IA 21 Intersection, 9.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dayton?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dayton?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Dayton?
About 36.0 inches (914 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Dayton?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dayton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dayton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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