Hot Springs, AR weather in March
In March, Hot Springs sees highs around 65°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:41 am / 6:07 pm | 7:00 am / 7:32 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.5 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 March day
- 6 am47°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm63°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Little Rock Airport Adams Fld (49 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 30% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 55%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 5.5 in; a dry March brings about 3.6 in and a wet one about 6.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 74°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 58°F
- Wettest March2015: 12.7 in
- Driest March2003: 0.6 in
- Highest reading91°F (March 3, 1999)
- Lowest reading10°F (March 3, 2002)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 65°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 42°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 14 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 12.0 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +9°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Shreveport, LA142 mi · high 70°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Springfield, MO188 mi · high 59°F · 11 wet days
How Hot Springs ranks in March
- Normal high159th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in Arkansas
- Wet days271st driest of 378
- Comfortable days105th most of 339
What to pack for Hot Springs in March
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 7. All frost dates for Hot Springs.
Heating and cooling
March has 366 heating degree days and 13 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Hot Springs in March?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 10°F (March 3, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Hot Springs in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (12.7 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Hot Springs in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.1 in.
Is March a good time to visit Hot Springs?
March ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Hot Springs (64 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. 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.