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Dothan Rgnl, AL Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Dothan Rgnl, Alabama has an average annual temperature of 68°F and a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 53.9". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

68°F (20°C)

Avg High

79°F

Avg Low

57°F

Annual Precip

53.9"

Comfort Score

77/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

77/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

68°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

53.9"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dothan Rgnl) 77.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dothan Rgnl area.

Warming context for Dothan Rgnl

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Dothan Rgnl captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 62°F (17°C) 40°F (4°C) 51°F (10°C)
February 66°F (19°C) 43°F (6°C) 55°F (13°C)
March 73°F (23°C) 49°F (9°C) 61°F (16°C)
April 79°F (26°C) 55°F (13°C) 67°F (20°C)
May 87°F (31°C) 64°F (18°C) 76°F (24°C)
June 91°F (33°C) 71°F (22°C) 81°F (27°C)
July 93°F (34°C) 73°F (23°C) 83°F (28°C)
August 92°F (33°C) 72°F (22°C) 82°F (28°C)
September 88°F (31°C) 67°F (20°C) 78°F (26°C)
October 81°F (27°C) 57°F (14°C) 69°F (21°C)
November 71°F (22°C) 47°F (8°C) 59°F (15°C)
December 64°F (18°C) 42°F (6°C) 53°F (12°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 4.8"

10.5 days with precipitation

February 4.8"

9.9 days with precipitation

March 4.7"

8.8 days with precipitation

April 4.8"

7.4 days with precipitation

May 2.9"

7.9 days with precipitation

June 5.1"

12.8 days with precipitation

July 6.0"

13.8 days with precipitation

August 6.2"

13.4 days with precipitation

September 3.3"

8.4 days with precipitation

October 2.7"

7.0 days with precipitation

November 3.9"

8.4 days with precipitation

December 4.8"

10.7 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 24

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

March 1

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

1,633

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

2,686

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Dothan Rgnl, AL

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Dothan Rgnl, Alabama as a location with an annual average temperature of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 57°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00013839, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Dothan Rgnl receives roughly 53.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 1 and the first fall freeze near November 24. For energy use, 1,633 heating degree days and 2,686 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dothan Rgnl scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Dothan Rgnl, AL?
The average annual temperature in Dothan Rgnl, Alabama is 68°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does Dothan Rgnl get?
Dothan Rgnl receives 53.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dothan Rgnl?
Dothan Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Dothan Rgnl?
Growing season data is not available for Dothan Rgnl.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dothan Rgnl?
Dothan Rgnl has 1,633 heating degree days and 2,686 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Dothan Rgnl climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00013839. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013839. For informational purposes only.

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