Weather & Climate in Hot Springs Village, AR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hot Springs Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 700 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 700 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6581°N, 92.9686°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
227 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 28, 2011 | 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M4.7 | 88 km | 3 km |
| May 4, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas | M4.3 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M4.1 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.9 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.8 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Jun 4, 2014 | 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas | M3.8 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.7 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.6 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.6 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas | M3.5 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.5 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 133 km | 0 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas | M3.4 | 75 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas | M3.4 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Feb 19, 2011 | 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas | M3.4 | 87 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 1 | - | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
544 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,771 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2014 | EF4 | 32 km | 41.1 mi | 16 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 50 km | 121.8 mi | 13 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 91 km | 27.0 mi | 6 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 57 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 44 km | 14.0 mi | 10 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF4 | 57 km | 11.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 10, 1965 | EF4 | 64 km | 4.7 mi | 6 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 45 km | 34.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2011 | EF3 | 99 km | 29.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 25, 2011 | EF3 | 10 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2010 | EF3 | 86 km | 20.3 mi | 1 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 80 km | 45.3 mi | 5 |
| Nov 27, 2005 | EF3 | 49 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 27, 2005 | EF3 | 56 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 27, 2005 | EF3 | 18 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 67 km | 34.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2002 | EF3 | 77 km | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | EF3 | 79 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1999 | EF3 | 97 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 88 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | RX FOUCHE VALLEY | 10,912 | 66 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 9,749 | 63 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 9,483 | 87 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 9,385 | 95 km |
| 2010 | W72 BLOOD SPRINGS | 8,674 | 78 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 8,607 | 31 km |
| 2006 | NO MANS LAND | 8,250 | 85 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 7,945 | 94 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 7,347 | 63 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,804 | 72 km |
| 2022 | RIVER ROAD | 6,722 | 88 km |
| 2010 | WEST GRAPEVINE RX | 5,878 | 83 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,759 | 83 km |
| 2020 | NEWMAN 489 | 5,662 | 84 km |
| 2021 | JACK PIGEON | 5,643 | 83 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE MISSOURI | 5,624 | 94 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,604 | 28 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 5,428 | 83 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 5,396 | 62 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 5,333 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Hot Springs Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.3").