Dayton, WA
Unincorporated community in Mason County, Washington
Dayton is a small unincorporated community in Mason County, Washington. It is 5.2 miles E of Shelton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98584.
Dayton at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Mason County
- ZIP code
- 98584
- Nearest town
- Shelton (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.2269, -123.2239
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
- Augustwarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 67.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,725 mm
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 SHELTON SANDERSON FLD, WA US (USW00094227), adjusted for the elevation of Dayton.
Dayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 4:51 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Dayton?
Dayton has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
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 Olympia › North: Budd Inlet, 19.5 miles SE of Dayton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dayton.
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Questions about Dayton
Where is Dayton, WA?
Dayton is an unincorporated community in Mason County, Washington, 5.2 miles E of Shelton.
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Mason County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, WA?
The ZIP code for Dayton is 98584.
What is the nearest town to Dayton?
Shelton, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dayton?
Yes. The closest is Olympia › North: Budd Inlet, 19.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dayton?
August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Dayton?
February, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Dayton?
About 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Dayton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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