Hot Springs National Park in January
In January, Hot Springs National Park averages a high of 52°F and a low of 32°F, with 3.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.6 inches of snowfall. About 141,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 10 hours 04 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 52° / 32°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8in
- Snow
- 0.6in
- Daylight
- 10h 4m
- Visitors
- 141,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: February (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Hot Springs 1 NNE, AR, 1.6 miles from the park's center, 626 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo National River | 43° / 25° | Quiet | Cool |
| Ozark National Scenic Riverways | 45° / 20° | Quiet | Cool |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 57° / 34° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Chickasaw National Recreation Area | 52° / 28° | Quiet | Cool |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 40° / 24° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Hot Springs National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Hot Springs · National parks to visit in January