Hot Springs (AR) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Hot Springs’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Hot Springs will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around -1°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Hot Springs by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 97 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. For more information, please visit our Hot Springs Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Hot Springs Temperatures Compared World Wide
Hot Springs’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Hot Springs’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Hot Springs climate page.
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