Dothan, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 55.5 °F (low) to 77.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 57.2 Inches. Dothan is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.4 °F | 60.5 °F | 4.96 in. |
| February | 41.3 °F | 64.1 °F | 5.75 in. |
| March | 47.0 °F | 71.1 °F | 4.78 in. |
| April | 54.0 °F | 78.0 °F | 4.81 in. |
| May | 62.9 °F | 85.8 °F | 3.67 in. |
| June | 69.9 °F | 90.0 °F | 5.33 in. |
| July | 72.1 °F | 91.8 °F | 6.13 in. |
| August | 71.3 °F | 90.9 °F | 5.35 in. |
| September | 66.9 °F | 87.4 °F | 4.35 in. |
| October | 56.2 °F | 79.5 °F | 2.84 in. |
| November | 45.6 °F | 69.5 °F | 3.92 in. |
| December | 40.9 °F | 62.5 °F | 5.32 in. |
| Annual | 55.5 °F | 77.6 °F | 57.21 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |