Hot Springs, AR weather in July
In July, Hot Springs sees highs around 93°F and lows around 72°F: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Hot Springs. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 28
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 73°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:03 am / 8:28 pm | 6:22 am / 8:15 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am75°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am83°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 71°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 70°F
- 6 pm87°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 pm80°Fdew point 72°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Little Rock Airport Adams Fld (49 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 21% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more24 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more28 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry July brings about 3.6 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201998: average high 101°F
- Coolest July2014: average high 84°F
- Wettest July1994: 10.3 in
- Driest July1993: 0.09 in
- Highest reading109°F (July 1, 1994)
- Lowest reading55°F (July 25, 2000)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 93°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 72°F | 71°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: McKinney, TX223 mi · high 95°F · 5 wet days
How Hot Springs ranks in July
- Normal high83rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in Arkansas
- Wet days156th driest of 378
- Comfortable days253rd most of 340
What to pack for Hot Springs in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F and about 28 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 93°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 546 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Hot Springs in July?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 109°F (July 1, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Hot Springs in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (10.3 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.09 in).
Is July a good time to visit Hot Springs?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hot Springs (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 24 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Hot Springs 1 Nne (USC00033466), 0.7 mi NNE of the city center, 626 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Little Rock Airport Adams Fld (USW00013963), 49 mi ENE of the city center, 258 ft (332 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Adams Field Airport (723403-13963), 49 mi ENE of the city center, 251 ft (339 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.