Dalton, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dalton, Wisconsin
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 Dalton, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Dalton, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Green Lake |
| Town | Kingston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.456 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.449 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.007 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 451.8/sq mi (174.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563680 |
Dalton is a small community in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It's located in the southwestern part of Green Lake County. Even though it's not a city or town with its own government, it's recognized as a "census-designated place." This means the U.S. Census Bureau counts it as a specific area for population statistics. In 2010, about 206 people lived in Dalton.
Dalton is situated right on Wisconsin Highway 44. The land around Dalton is mostly used by dairy farmers and is also home to an Amish community. The area of Dalton is about 0.456 square miles (1.18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit being water. Dalton was named after John Dalton, who moved there from Ireland with his family in the early 1850s.
Dalton's Weather and Climate
Dalton has a type of weather called a "warm-summer humid continental climate." This means it has four distinct seasons. Summers are warm, and winters are cold with snow.
Temperature Extremes
Dalton can experience very hot and very cold temperatures. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Dalton was 104°F (40°C). This happened on July 7, 2007. The coldest temperature ever recorded was a chilly -39°F (-39°C). This extreme cold was recorded on January 30, 1951.
