New Year's Day Climatology - Dayton

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Here is a look at some New Year's Day weather statistics for Dayton, with data going back to 1894. As can be seen in the data below, there has been a fairly wide spectrum of temperatures and precipitation on New Year's Day in Dayton, but high temperatures have generally been in the 30s and low temperatures in the 20s. While it is not uncommon for the area to see a small amount of precipitation on New Year's Day, only a small fraction of New Year's Days in Dayton have had measurable snowfall.

Dayton New Year's Day Climate Extremes (1894-2024):
Warmest High Temperature: 61 degrees (1952, 1916)
Coldest High Temperature: 5 degrees (2019)
Coldest Low Temperature: -8 degrees (1968)
Warmest Low Temperature: 47 degrees (1930)
Most Precipitation: 1.65 inches (1948)
Most Snowfall: 9.8 inches (1964)
Greatest Snow Depth: 8 inches (1974)

Dayton New Year's Day Climate Averages (1894-2024):
Average High Temperature: 38 degrees
Average Low Temperature: 23 degrees
Average Precipitation: 0.09 inches
Average Snowfall: 0.2 inches
Average Snow Depth: 1 inch

Below are graphs showing the frequency distribution of New Year's Day high/low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall for Dayton. Click here for a full listing of Dayton's New Year's Day climate records.