Dayton, Montana has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33.9 °F (low) to 56.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 15.8 Inches. Dayton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7 °F | 33.4 °F | 1.15 in. |
| February | 20.4 °F | 36.9 °F | 0.94 in. |
| March | 25.9 °F | 46.0 °F | 1.03 in. |
| April | 32.0 °F | 55.7 °F | 1.58 in. |
| May | 39.6 °F | 65.1 °F | 1.56 in. |
| June | 46.1 °F | 71.7 °F | 2.56 in. |
| July | 50.7 °F | 82.9 °F | 1.26 in. |
| August | 49.4 °F | 82.9 °F | 0.83 in. |
| September | 42.2 °F | 72.0 °F | 1.14 in. |
| October | 33.3 °F | 56.3 °F | 1.44 in. |
| November | 26.4 °F | 41.7 °F | 1.18 in. |
| December | 20.6 °F | 33.4 °F | 1.11 in. |
| Annual | 33.9 °F | 56.5 °F | 15.78 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |