Climate almanac

Dayton

Tennessee, United States · 35.49°, -85.01°

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What is the climate like in Dayton?

The best time to visit Dayton is typically September – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.0/10). Dayton is warmest in July, when daily highs average 88°F (31°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 34°F (1°C). The wettest month is typically February and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 56 in (1429 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitSeptember – October — comfort peaks in September (7.0/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 88°F (31°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 34°F (1°C)
  • Wettest monthFebruary (6.6 in (167 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (3.0 in (76 mm))
  • Annual precipitation56 in (1429 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromDayton 2se, 3 km away (1956-2026)