Hot Springs, Arkansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50 °F (low) to 72.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 55 Inches. Hot Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1 °F | 51.3 °F | 3.66 in. |
| February | 33.2 °F | 56.1 °F | 4.4 in. |
| March | 40.3 °F | 64.3 °F | 5.28 in. |
| April | 48.6 °F | 73.4 °F | 5.57 in. |
| May | 58.7 °F | 80.2 °F | 6.03 in. |
| June | 66.8 °F | 88.1 °F | 4.28 in. |
| July | 70.1 °F | 92.4 °F | 4.26 in. |
| August | 68.9 °F | 92.5 °F | 3.4 in. |
| September | 61.7 °F | 85.5 °F | 3.65 in. |
| October | 49.8 °F | 74.9 °F | 4.79 in. |
| November | 39.6 °F | 62.5 °F | 4.78 in. |
| December | 32.5 °F | 53.5 °F | 4.87 in. |
| Annual | 50 °F | 72.9 °F | 54.97 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |