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 high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 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.