Dotson, TX

Unincorporated community in Panola County, Texas

Dotson is a small unincorporated community in Panola County, Texas. It is 9.6 miles E of Gary City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 75669.

Dotson at a glance

State
Texas
County
Panola County
ZIP code
75669
Nearest town
Gary City (9.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.0047, -94.5297

Weather in Dotson now

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Dotson weather by the hour

Dotson weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dotson.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dotson

What is the weather usually like in Dotson?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°48°65°81°98°57°36°Jan61°40°Feb69°46°Mar76°53°Apr83°63°May89°70°Jun92°73°Jul93°73°Aug87°66°Sep78°55°Oct67°44°Nov59°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.7"Jan4.2"Feb4.9"Mar4.7"Apr4.4"May4.0"Jun3.6"Jul3.4"Aug3.7"Sep4.5"Oct4.4"Nov5.6"Dec

Best time to visit Dotson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARTHAGE, TX US (USC00411500), adjusted for the elevation of Dotson.

Dotson weather month by month

January
57° 36°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
61° 40°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
69° 46°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
76° 53°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
83° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 70°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
92° 73°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
93° 73°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
87° 66°F
3.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
78° 55°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 44°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
59° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dotson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:37 PM10 h 20 min
February6:58 AM6:05 PM11 h 7 min
March7:26 AM7:27 PM12 h 0 min
April6:47 AM7:48 PM13 h 1 min
May6:19 AM8:09 PM13 h 50 min
June6:10 AM8:27 PM14 h 16 min
July6:21 AM8:26 PM14 h 5 min
August6:41 AM8:03 PM13 h 21 min
September7:01 AM7:25 PM12 h 24 min
October7:20 AM6:47 PM11 h 26 min
November6:45 AM5:19 PM10 h 33 min
December7:09 AM5:16 PM10 h 6 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Dotson?

Dotson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 52.3 inches (1,328 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Dotson 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 Dotson

The closest live webcam is Carthage › North: SH315 at SH149, 13.7 miles NE of Dotson.

Carthage › North: SH315 at SH149Carthage · 13.7 mi NEOn Windy
Carthage › North: ATL.BU59.SH149_PTZ CAMERACarthage · 14.5 mi NEOn Windy
Carthage › North: ATL.BU79.US59_PTZ CameraCarthage · 16.2 mi NEOn Windy
Henderson › North: US259 @ SH64Henderson · 18.8 mi NWOn Windy
Redfield › South: LFK I-59 North @ FR809 SBRedfield · 24.2 mi SOn Windy
Redfield › North: I-59 North @ FR 809 NBRedfield · 24.3 mi SOn Windy
Easton › South-eastEaston · 26.0 mi NOn Windy
Chalk Hill › South-east: Lake CherokeeChalk Hill · 26.6 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dotson.

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Questions about Dotson

Where is Dotson, TX?

Dotson is an unincorporated community in Panola County, Texas, 9.6 miles E of Gary City.

What county is Dotson in?

Dotson is in Panola County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of Dotson, TX?

The ZIP code for Dotson is 75669.

What is the nearest town to Dotson?

Gary City, 9.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dotson?

Yes. The closest is Carthage › North: SH315 at SH149, 13.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dotson?

August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Dotson?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Dotson?

About 52.3 inches (1,328 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Dotson?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dotson?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dotson have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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