Dayton Breaks 7 Overnight Low Temperature Records in 2026

Meteorologist forecasts another record to fall on April 14th.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:06pm

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Dayton, Ohio has broken seven warmest overnight low temperature records so far in 2026, the most the city has seen in this time period since 2017. The latest record was set on April 13th, with a low of 66 degrees breaking the previous record of 65 set in 2014. Meteorologists predict another record will likely be broken on April 14th, with a forecasted low of 66 degrees expected to surpass the previous record of 61 set in 1941.

Why it matters

The unusually high number of overnight temperature records being broken in Dayton so far this year is a concerning sign of the broader trend of rising global temperatures and more extreme weather patterns. These record-breaking temperatures can have significant impacts on public health, energy usage, and the local ecosystem.

The details

Since January 1, 2026, Dayton has broken seven warmest overnight low temperature records. The latest record was set on April 13th, when the overnight low reached 66 degrees, breaking the previous record of 65 degrees set in 2014. Meteorologists predict another record will likely be broken on April 14th, with a forecasted low of 66 degrees expected to surpass the previous record of 61 degrees set in 1941.

  • On April 13, 2026, Dayton broke the warmest overnight low temperature record with a low of 66 degrees.
  • Meteorologists predict Dayton will break another overnight low temperature record on April 14, 2026, with a forecasted low of 66 degrees.

The players

Ryan Marando

A meteorologist at Storm Center 7 in Dayton, Ohio.

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What they’re saying

“If we have 8 warmest overnight low records broken by April 14th that will be the highest amount recorded in Dayton's history to this point in the year.”

— Ryan Marando, Meteorologist

The takeaway

The unusually high number of overnight temperature records being broken in Dayton so far this year is a concerning sign of the broader trend of rising global temperatures and more extreme weather patterns, which can have significant impacts on public health, energy usage, and the local ecosystem.