Dothan, NC
Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina
Dothan is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 8.2 miles W of Loris, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28463.
Dothan at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Columbus County
- ZIP code
- 28463
- Nearest town
- Loris (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.0333, -78.7478
Weather in Dothan now
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Dothan weather by the hour
Dothan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dothan.
This week in Dothan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dothan
What is the weather usually like in Dothan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dothan: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGWOOD, NC US (USC00315116), adjusted for the elevation of Dothan.
Dothan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dothan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dothan?
Dothan has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Dothan is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Dothan
The closest live webcam is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 13.2 miles SE of Dothan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dothan.
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Questions about Dothan
Where is Dothan, NC?
Dothan is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 8.2 miles W of Loris.
What county is Dothan in?
Dothan is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dothan, NC?
The ZIP code for Dothan is 28463.
What is the nearest town to Dothan?
Loris, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dothan?
Yes. The closest is Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore Dr, 13.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dothan?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dothan?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Dothan?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Dothan?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dothan?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dothan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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