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Weather & Climate in Dothan, AL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dothan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 89.7 sq mi (232.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2337°N, 85.4068°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Houston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 188 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 228 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 196 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 55 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 170 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 186 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 219 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 129 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 135 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 191 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 209 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 107 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
582 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 608 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF4 | 49 km | 10.3 mi | 9 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF3 | 67 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 51 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 25, 1986 | EF3 | 52 km | 44.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1983 | EF3 | 52 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 19, 1974 | EF3 | 70 km | 11.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 30, 1973 | EF3 | 33 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 14 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1973 | EF3 | 48 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 13, 1972 | EF3 | 41 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1971 | EF3 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 95 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 3, 1971 | EF3 | 67 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 2, 1971 | EF3 | 73 km | 23.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 28, 1968 | EF3 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 66 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 44 km | 34.8 mi | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 61 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 46 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,753 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 6,753 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,600 | 93 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,442 | 95 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,235 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,750 | 70 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,733 | 94 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,694 | 96 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 3,586 | 99 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,508 | 70 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,424 | 70 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 3,423 | 70 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,062 | 69 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,927 | 71 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 2,658 | 98 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,657 | 70 km |
| 2009 | UNNAMED | 2,599 | 84 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 2,478 | 69 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,442 | 77 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,417 | 69 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 2,253 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Dothan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.6").