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Dothan, AL vs Rainbow City, AL

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Highlights

On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Rainbow City. Dothan averages 227 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rainbow City, Alabama gets 52.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Dothan, Alabama gets 54.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Rainbow City averages 0.1 inches of snow per year. Dothan averages 0.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Rainbow City, Alabama
Summer High: the July high is around 90.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30.1
Rain: averages 52.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.1 inches of snow a year

Dothan, Alabama
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37.8
Rain: averages 54.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Rainbow City

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rainbow City is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alabama.

7.4 / 10
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Rainbow City, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Dothan

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Dothan is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alabama.

7.2 / 10
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Dothan, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Dothan, AL

6 AM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

68°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayChance Showers And Thunderstorms84° / 67°SE 0 to 5 mph
FridayChance Showers And Thunderstorms81° / 65°W 0 to 5 mph
SaturdayShowers And Thunderstorms76° / 64°E 5 to 10 mph
SundayShowers And Thunderstorms77° / 64°E 5 to 10 mph
MondayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely81° / 63°SSE 5 to 10 mph
TuesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 63°SW 0 to 5 mph
WednesdaySunny87° / 65°WSW 0 to 5 mph
Today's Weather - Rainbow City, AL

6 AM PST

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

63°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayPatchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely82° / 58°S 0 to 5 mph
FridayPatchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms78° / 54°NW 0 to 5 mph
SaturdayChance Rain Showers69° / 54°NE 10 mph
SundayChance Rain Showers70° / 58°E 10 to 15 mph
MondayShowers And Thunderstorms72° / 59°E 10 mph
TuesdayRain Showers Likely76° / 58°S 5 mph
WednesdayMostly Sunny82° / 61°SW 5 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthDothan, ALRainbow City, AL
January60° / 38°52° / 30°
February64° / 41°57° / 33°
March71° / 47°66° / 40°
April78° / 54°74° / 48°
May86° / 63°81° / 57°
June90° / 70°87° / 65°
July92° / 72°91° / 69°
August91° / 71°90° / 68°
September88° / 66°85° / 61°
October80° / 56°75° / 50°
November71° / 47°65° / 39°
December62° / 40°54° / 33°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Dothan / Rainbow City
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 010 / 189 / 100 / 0
February0 / 04 / 138 / 100 / 0
March0 / 01 / 58 / 90 / 0
April0 / 00 / 17 / 90 / 0
May7 / 10 / 07 / 90 / 0
June16 / 90 / 011 / 90 / 0
July22 / 170 / 012 / 100 / 0
August20 / 160 / 010 / 80 / 0
September11 / 60 / 07 / 70 / 0
October1 / 00 / 16 / 70 / 0
November0 / 02 / 57 / 90 / 0
December0 / 07 / 178 / 100 / 0
July is the hottest month for Dothan with an average high temperature of 92.0°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Alabama. In Dothan, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dothan are April, October and March.

July is the hottest month for Rainbow City with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Alabama. In Rainbow City, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rainbow City are May, October and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Dothan with an average of 37.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rainbow City with an average of 30.1°. This is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Dothan, there are 76.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Alabama.

In Rainbow City, there are 49.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Alabama.

In Dothan, there are 23.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Rainbow City, there are 60.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Dothan, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

In Rainbow City, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

July is the wettest month in Dothan with 6.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.7 inches in Dothan means that it is drier than most places in Alabama.


January is the wettest month in Rainbow City with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 52.3 inches in Rainbow City means that it is one of the driest places in Alabama.

July is the rainiest month in Dothan with 11.9 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 5.6 rainy days. There are 99.7 rainy days annually in Dothan, which is less rainy than most places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

January is the rainiest month in Rainbow City with 10.2 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 6.7 rainy days. There are 107.2 rainy days annually in Rainbow City, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Dothan means that it is less snowy than most places in Alabama.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Rainbow City means that it is less snowy than most places in Alabama.
December is the snowiest month in Dothan with 0.0 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

April is the snowiest month in Rainbow City with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Dothan    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Reviews for Rainbow City    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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