National park in Arkansas

Hot Springs National Park Travel Guide

Hot Springs National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 79°F now🕔 1:54 PM local📅 Best: March, June, July, August and September

Active alerts for Hot Springs National Park

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Hot Springs National Park is a national park in Arkansas. Hot Springs National Park is a US national park known for historic bathhouse row.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Hot Springs National Park with overcast. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 74°F to 100°F. Chance of precipitation is 23%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Hot Springs National Park is March, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.

The closest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), about 256 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 100°F is 7.7°F above the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hot Springs National Park today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Hot Springs National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 34°31′18.1″N 93°2′32.6″W (34.5217, -93.0424)

Weather in Hot Springs National Park right now

☁️
79°F
Overcast · feels like 81°F
Humidity69%
Wind11 mph ENE
Gusts24 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover91%
Pressure984 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 18 mi
Air quality48 · Good
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset7:51 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:54 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 100° / 74°

Overcast · 23% rain · wind 12 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 95° / 72°

Overcast · 13% rain · wind 8 mph

Quick facts about Hot Springs National Park

TypeNational park
StateArkansas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates34°31′18.1″N 93°2′32.6″W (34.5217, -93.0424)
Established1921
Known forhistoric bathhouse row
Local time1:54 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsMarch, June, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Best time to visit Hot Springs National Park

Go in March, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, April and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, April and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Hot Springs National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dallas/Fort Worth International AirportDFW256 miDallas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hot Springs National Park?

Hot Springs National Park is a national park in Arkansas. Its coordinates are 34.5217, -93.0424. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Hot Springs National Park right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hot Springs National Park?

March, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Hot Springs National Park, which has a continental climate. January, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hot Springs National Park in?

Hot Springs National Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:54 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Hot Springs National Park?

The closest airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 256 mi away.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 1:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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