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For the most comfortable weather in Eureka Springs, aim for April and September & October. October tops our comfort score at 86/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. March, May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 43°F to 91°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 46.1 in (1172 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 43°F6°C | 47°F8°C | 58°F14°C | 68°F20°C | 75°F24°C | 85°F29°C | 91°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 82°F28°C | 69°F21°C | 57°F14°C | 46°F8°C |
| Avg low | 25°F-4°C | 28°F-2°C | 37°F3°C | 47°F8°C | 57°F14°C | 66°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 68°F20°C | 60°F16°C | 47°F9°C | 37°F3°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.7 in68 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 5.1 in130 mm | 5.9 in149 mm | 4.1 in104 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 3.1 in80 mm | 2.8 in70 mm |
| Humidity | 81% | 81% | 79% | 77% | 79% | 75% | 68% | 67% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 81% |
| Cloud | 56% | 62% | 60% | 57% | 59% | 49% | 48% | 47% | 42% | 47% | 50% | 59% |
| Comfort | 52 | 57 | 71 | 80 | 71 | 73 | 65 | 67 | 85 | 86 | 77 | 56 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 399 m (1,309 ft), close to Eureka Springs's own ~382 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 43–47°F (6–8°C), and nights reach 25°F (-4°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.0 in (202 mm) of rain or snow, 17% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 55/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 58°F highs in March to 75°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 15.3 in (388 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). April is among the best-scoring months (season average 74/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 85–91°F (29–33°C). About 11.7 in (296 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 75%. June score well without being the very best (season average 68/100).
Temperatures slide from 82°F highs in September to 57°F by November. About 11.3 in (286 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
By comfort score: 4 Great, 5 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Eureka Springs, aim for April and September & October. October tops our comfort score at 86/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain. March, May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.9 in (149 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.5 in (64 mm). The yearly total is around 46.1 in (1172 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C) and highs of 43°F (6°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 91°F (33°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 91°F (33°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 25°F (-4°C) in January.
Poll the group on April and September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
