Dodson, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.6 °F (low) to 76.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 59.9 Inches. 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 | 35.6 °F | 57.6 °F | 5.97 in. |
| February | 38.6 °F | 61.7 °F | 4.99 in. |
| March | 45.3 °F | 69.7 °F | 5.47 in. |
| April | 52.4 °F | 76.9 °F | 5.95 in. |
| May | 61.6 °F | 84.2 °F | 4.95 in. |
| June | 68.8 °F | 90.7 °F | 4.76 in. |
| July | 71.7 °F | 93.0 °F | 4.47 in. |
| August | 70.8 °F | 93.5 °F | 3.56 in. |
| September | 64.6 °F | 88.6 °F | 3.63 in. |
| October | 53.3 °F | 79.0 °F | 4.72 in. |
| November | 43.6 °F | 67.6 °F | 5.06 in. |
| December | 37.3 °F | 59.4 °F | 6.38 in. |
| Annual | 53.6 °F | 76.8 °F | 59.91 in. |
| 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 : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |