Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rehobeth 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 225 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
225 ft (69 m)
Area
7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density
214/sq mi
Coordinates
31.1245°N, 85.4396°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Houston County County
Nearest Airport
Dothan Regional (DHN) 14 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall53.9"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)6.06"
Driest Month (Oct)2.80"
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
238 km
2023
Idalia
Category 4
132 mph
223 km
2020
Sally
Category 2
109 mph
190 km
2018
Michael
Category 5
161 mph
53 km
2016
Hermine
Category 1
81 mph
165 km
2005
Dennis
Category 4
138 mph
178 km
2004
Ivan
Category 3
127 mph
217 km
1998
Earl
Category 2
98 mph
117 km
1997
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
249 km
1995
Opal
Category 3
127 mph
130 km
1995
Erin
Category 2
98 mph
181 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
127 mph
197 km
1985
Kate
Category 2
98 mph
106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
593 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 618 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007
EF4
49 km
10.3 mi
9
Mar 31, 2022
EF3
55 km
12.1 mi
2
Mar 22, 2005
EF3
50 km
18.0 mi
1
Nov 25, 1986
EF3
55 km
44.0 mi
0
May 16, 1983
EF3
55 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 19, 1974
EF3
78 km
11.3 mi
0
Dec 30, 1973
EF3
41 km
1.5 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
49 km
11.6 mi
0
Dec 29, 1973
EF3
27 km
15.0 mi
0
Jan 13, 1972
EF3
53 km
16.8 mi
0
Sep 17, 1971
EF3
77 km
0.3 mi
0
Mar 3, 1971
EF3
75 km
2.0 mi
0
Mar 2, 1971
EF3
80 km
23.8 mi
0
Dec 28, 1968
EF3
88 km
0.5 mi
0
Dec 10, 1967
EF3
93 km
0.1 mi
0
May 10, 2024
EF2
99 km
24.2 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
73 km
21.7 mi
0
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
32 km
34.8 mi
1
Jan 9, 2024
EF2
50 km
16.3 mi
0
Jun 14, 2023
EF2
54 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: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 acres, 2022).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2022
BERTHA SWAMP RD
23,036
99 km
2010
UNNAMED
4,235
90 km
2006
UNNAMED
3,750
66 km
2008
UNNAMED
3,675
92 km
1986
UNNAMED
3,586
88 km
2009
UNNAMED
3,540
96 km
2001
UNNAMED
3,508
66 km
2005
UNNAMED
3,424
66 km
1997
UNNAMED
3,423
66 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,378
96 km
2009
UNNAMED
3,191
99 km
2009
UNNAMED
3,062
94 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,062
66 km
1996
UNNAMED
2,927
68 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,862
95 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,762
100 km
2014
ALAQUA
2,737
93 km
1998
UNNAMED
2,658
88 km
2007
UNNAMED
2,657
66 km
2009
UNNAMED
2,599
78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
51°F (10°C)
4.9 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
5.2 in
March
59°F (15°C)
5.2 in
April
65°F (19°C)
3.8 in
May
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
June
79°F (26°C)
4.9 in
July
83°F (28°C)
6.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
80°F (27°C)
5.0 in
September
77°F (25°C)
4.1 in
October
67°F (20°C)
2.8 in
Driest
November
59°F (15°C)
3.1 in
December
52°F (11°C)
4.8 in
Rehobeth has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.8").