Weather & Climate in Dodge City, AL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dodge City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 642 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	642 ft (196 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density	159/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0433°N, 86.8855°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cullman County County
Nearest Airport	Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.7 / 100
Community Resilience	33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	126 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	95 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	94 km	5 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	129 km	1 km
Apr 21, 2009	12 km S of Centreville, Alabama	M3.4	136 km	13 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	96 km	1 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	91 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	105 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	101 km	1 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	88 km	5 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	104 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	98 km	5 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	128 km	15 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	123 km	3 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	47 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	62 km	19 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	93 km	0 km
Mar 20, 2004	11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama	M3.0	101 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	90 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	35 km	19 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	219 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

813 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 316 fatalities, 3,624 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	92 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 8, 1998	EF5	82 km	30.3 mi	32
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	58 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	75 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	72 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	50 km	97.3 mi	22
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	12 km	46.9 mi	6
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	54 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	44 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	89 km	39.0 mi	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	77 km	50.0 mi	22
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	71 km	18.5 mi	21
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	46 km	20.9 mi	2
Jan 24, 1964	EF4	91 km	3.3 mi	10
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	16 km	28.0 mi	2
Mar 5, 1963	EF4	75 km	14.9 mi	0
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	34 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	32 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	61 km	21.3 mi	25
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	37 km	8.6 mi	5

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	54 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,893	81 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	48 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	45 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	45 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	38 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	40 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,642	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	37 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	52 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	39 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	58 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	52 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	60 km
2011	MUD CREEK FIRE	2,224	74 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	38 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	60 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	38 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	52 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	44 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.1 in
May	67°F (20°C)	4.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.4 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Dodge City has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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