First and last freeze dates in Dothan, AL
The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Nov 20, and the last freeze of spring around Mar 1.
This fall so far (data through Oct 16, 2026): no 32°F freeze recorded yet at this station. Observed data, can lag a day or two.
Nov 20Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)
Mar 1Median last spring freeze (≤32°F)
264Median freeze-free days between
First and last freeze dates in Dothan
| Threshold | Event | Median date | Typical range (10th–90th pct) | Earliest / latest | Years with one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | First in fall | Nov 20 | Nov 10 – Dec 4 | Oct 28 (2001) / Dec 19 (1996) | 93% |
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | Last in spring | Mar 1 | Feb 6 – Mar 16 | – | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | First in fall | Dec 15 | Nov 24 – Dec 26 | Nov 13 (2019) / Dec 28 (1997) | 59% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | Last in spring | Feb 8 | Jan 19 – Mar 7 | – | 90% |
Based on the station’s daily minimum temperature, 1995–2024. “Freeze” here means a daily low at or below the threshold, which is not the same as visible frost. Your yard can differ by several degrees and days from an airport weather station, so use these as planning odds, not guarantees.
The median stretch between the last spring freeze and the first fall freeze (the freeze-free season) was about 264 days.
Nearby weather stations
Source station: Dothan Rgnl Ap (USW00013839), elevation 368 ft. Data: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily. Computed by First Snow Dates; how we calculate this. Historical averages only; for a forecast see weather.gov.
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