Dothan, United States experiences average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Dothan, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Dothan, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.6/10
Best: March, April, May, October, November
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 25°C / 15°C
Feels Like 26°C / 16°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 103 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Frost Days 3 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain19days
Coldest Month
6°C
January
Avg High16°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
5days
October
Avg High27°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
March (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:38
Daylight 14.2h
Sunset 19:48
Live conditions—
Dothan on the map · live conditions
Dothan, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Dothan
- Population
- 68.6K
- Elevation
- 98 m
- Coordinates
- 31.22°, -85.39°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 10 days/mo
3/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 18 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 16°C / 6°C . Feb: 19°C / 9°C . Mar: 22°C / 11°C . Apr: 25°C / 14°C . May: 29°C / 18°C . Jun: 31°C / 22°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 32°C / 23°C . Sep: 30°C / 21°C . Oct: 27°C / 17°C . Nov: 21°C / 11°C . Dec: 17°C / 8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 114 mm. Feb: 93 mm. Mar: 110 mm. Apr: 103 mm. May: 114 mm. Jun: 118 mm. Jul: 115 mm. Aug: 132 mm. Sep: 103 mm. Oct: 55 mm. Nov: 50 mm. Dec: 126 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 72%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 69%. May: 70%. Jun: 75%. Jul: 78%. Aug: 78%. Sep: 72%. Oct: 66%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 34°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 6°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 185 mm | Aug · 132 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Poor July
Wet August
Wet September
Good October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 6°C | 14°C / 3°C | 10days (114 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 19°C / 9°C | 19°C / 7°C | 8days (93 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 75% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March best | 22°C / 11°C | 22°C / 10°C | 10days (110 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 71% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 25°C / 14°C | 26°C / 13°C | 9days (103 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 69% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 29°C / 18°C | 31°C / 19°C | 10days (114 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 31°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 16days (118 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 28°C | 19days (115 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 27°C | 18days (132 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 30°C / 21°C | 33°C / 24°C | 10days (103 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 72% Muggy | 6.6 High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 27°C / 17°C | 27°C / 16°C | 5days (55 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 21°C / 11°C | 21°C / 10°C | 6days (50 mm) Good | 7.6h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 17°C / 8°C | 16°C / 6°C | 10days (126 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 75% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Dothan are March, April, May, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Dothan, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Dothan is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Dothan is January, with average overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Dothan is August, averaging 132mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Dothan runs through July, August, June, January, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Dothan.
Dothan receives approximately 109 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Dothan.
The least favorable months to visit Dothan are June, July, August, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider March, April, May, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Dothan is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Dothan is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Dothan rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 3 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Dothan are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Dothan averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 54%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Dothan is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Dothan has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Dothan ranges from 16°C (61°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Dothan, with a climate score of 4.2/10. Consider visiting during March, April, May, October, November instead for better conditions.
For June in Dothan, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 31°C (88°F) and 16 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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