ClimateAverages

Dothan Climate

Alabama, United States of America · population 68,567 · 225 weather stations within 200 km · records 1750 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
25.6°C
Warmest month · August
33.0°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
3.6°C
Typical overnight low

Dothan has an average annual daytime high of 25.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 33.0°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 3.6°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January16.3°C3.6°CColdest
February18.2°C4.7°C
March22.1°C8.4°C
April26.4°C12.3°C
May29.8°C16.4°C
June32.4°C19.9°C
July33.0°C21.3°C
August33.0°C21.2°CWarmest
September31.3°C19.4°C
October26.6°C12.6°C
November21.3°C7.5°C
December17.5°C4.4°C

Temperature range across the year

2°10°18°27°35°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2016
+2.0°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1758
-2.3°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Dothan getting hotter?

Since 1900, Dothan's average temperature has risen by +1.8°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1750, warming totals +1.9°C.

18.5°19.1°19.7°20.3°20.9°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
January to December

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Dothan?

Dothan's average annual daytime high is 25.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 33.0°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 3.6°C.

What is the warmest month in Dothan?

August is the warmest month in Dothan, with typical daytime highs of 33.0°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Dothan?

2016 is the hottest year on record for Dothan, running +2.0°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Dothan getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Dothan has warmed by roughly +1.8°C.

When is the best time to visit Dothan?

January to December typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.