Dayton, Montana Weather
Dayton, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Dayton, Lake County.
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About Dayton, Montana
Dayton rests in a broad embrace of the northern Montana landscape, where the Flathead River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, carves its steady, unhurried path. It lies 22.9 miles south of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 176°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-north-west of Lindisfarne. The surrounding terrain rises in gentle slopes, cloaked in the deep greens of coniferous forests that climb towards the sky, their peaks sometimes dusted with the lingering white of high-country snow even into early summer. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant, refreshing presence. On clear days, the distant Sawtooth Range, a jagged spine against the horizon, offers a dramatic backdrop, its ruggedness a stark contrast to the softer curves of the immediate foothills. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, golden quality, as if the very sun itself slows its descent, lingering on the water and the trees with a painter's touch. The history of Dayton is intimately tied to the flow of the Flathead River and the resources it has provided. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of timber, established a foothold here, their lives dictated by the seasons and the demands of the wilderness. The local economy, while varied, retains a strong connection to the land, with agriculture and forestry playing significant roles, complemented by the growing appeal of outdoor recreation. The river itself remains a central artery, a source of sustenance and a pathway for both the practicalities of transport and the quiet enjoyment of its natural beauty. Dayton is a place where the echoes of the past are not buried, but live on in the enduring character of the landscape and the unpretentious rhythm of daily life.
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| Location | Dayton, Lake County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.865777°N, 114.279012°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59914 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dayton, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dayton, Montana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Dayton includes coordinates 47.865777°N, 114.279012°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 59914. Telephone area code: 406. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
