Hot Springs National Park weather in December

December in Hot Springs National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Hot Springs National Park · #226 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Hot Springs National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high14°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 41°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall107 mm / 4.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine6.2 h/day
Daylight9.9 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall0.5 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Hot Springs National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Hot Springs National Park?
December in Hot Springs National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Hot Springs National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in Hot Springs National Park in December?
In December, Hot Springs National Park averages a daily high of 13.5°C and a low of 4.8°C, with about 106.5 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Hot Springs National Park in December?
Hot Springs National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.

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