Dodson, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 12 °C (low) to 24.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1521.7 Millimeters. Dodson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 °C | 14.2 °C | 151.64 mm |
| February | 3.7 °C | 16.5 °C | 126.75 mm |
| March | 7.4 °C | 20.9 °C | 138.94 mm |
| April | 11.3 °C | 24.9 °C | 151.13 mm |
| May | 16.4 °C | 29 °C | 125.73 mm |
| June | 20.4 °C | 32.6 °C | 120.9 mm |
| July | 22.1 °C | 33.9 °C | 113.54 mm |
| August | 21.6 °C | 34.2 °C | 90.42 mm |
| September | 18.1 °C | 31.4 °C | 92.2 mm |
| October | 11.8 °C | 26.1 °C | 119.89 mm |
| November | 6.4 °C | 19.8 °C | 128.52 mm |
| December | 2.9 °C | 15.2 °C | 162.05 mm |
| Annual | 12 °C | 24.9 °C | 1521.71 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |