Dayton, IA
Historical community (former settlement) in Taylor County, Iowa
Dayton is a historical community (former settlement) in Taylor County, Iowa. It is 1.4 miles E of New Market, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 51646.
Dayton at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Taylor County
- ZIP code
- 51646
- Nearest town
- New Market (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.7286, -94.9256
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 · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 36.7 inprecipitation per year · 931 mm
- 22.8 insnowfall per year · 58 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dayton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLARINDA, IA US (USC00131533), adjusted for the elevation of Dayton.
Dayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 19 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 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 36.7 inches (931 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dayton is May–June and August–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 Bedford: R55: IA 2 East View, 8.4 miles SE 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 a historical community (former settlement) in Taylor County, Iowa, 1.4 miles E of New Market.
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Taylor County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, IA?
The ZIP code for Dayton is 51646.
What is the nearest town to Dayton?
New Market, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dayton?
Yes. The closest is Bedford: R55: IA 2 East View, 8.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dayton?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dayton?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Dayton?
About 36.7 inches (931 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dayton?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dayton?
May–June and August–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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