Lake Hamilton, Arkansas Weather
Lake Hamilton, Arkansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lake Hamilton, Garland County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lake Hamilton.
About Lake Hamilton, Arkansas
Lake Hamilton unfurls a broad, shimmering expanse under the Arkansas sky, a liquid jewel set within a verdant embrace. It lies 5.9 miles south-south-west of Hot Springs, AR (from Hot Springs, AR: bearing 203°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-south-east of Piney. The landscape here is a gentle rise and fall of pine-studded hills, their deep green flanks softened by the humid air that carries the scent of damp earth and distant blossoms. Along the water's edge, cypress trees stand sentinel, their knobby knees emerging from the shallows like ancient, patient watchers. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present haze, paints the water in shifting palettes of sapphire and emerald, a living canvas that reflects the slow drift of clouds. The shores are a mosaic of sandy coves and rocky outcrops, each offering a unique perspective on the lake's tranquil, expansive character. This body of water, a significant part of the Ouachita River system, owes its existence to the damming of the river, a feat that transformed the surrounding terrain and shaped the destiny of Lake Hamilton. Its shores have become a focal point for recreation and a modest but vital local economy, drawing visitors and residents alike to its watery playground. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the calls of the lake – the hum of boat engines in the summer, the quiet stillness of winter. Small businesses catering to anglers and vacationers dot the perimeter, their presence a subtle nod to the enduring appeal of this Arkansas haven. The history of its creation is a testament to human ingenuity, but it is the enduring, natural beauty that truly defines Lake Hamilton.
Live animated radar for Lake Hamilton and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Lake Hamilton, Garland County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.424535°N, 93.09518°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 71913 |
| Area Code | 870 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Hamilton, Arkansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Hamilton, Arkansas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lake Hamilton includes coordinates 34.424535°N, 93.095180°W, situated in Garland County. ZIP code 71913. Telephone area code: 870. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
