White Sands National Park المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of White Sands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in White Sands National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 12° | -0° | 17 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| فبراير | 19° | 4° | 10 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 22° | 8° | 6 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أبريل | 25° | 11° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ماي | 30° | 16° | 8 mm | ★★★★★ |
| يونيو | 36° | 22° | 17 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يوليو | 35° | 22° | 24 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 35° | 23° | 15 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 32° | 19° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أكتوبر | 27° | 14° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| نوفمبر | 19° | 6° | 23 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ديسمبر | 16° | 3° | 8 mm | ★★★★☆ |
المناخ type: Semi-arid. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in White Sands National Park
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How White Sands National Park compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against White Sands National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 155 km | 12°C | 7°C cooler | 286 mm |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 167 km | 16°C | 3°C cooler | 280 mm |
| Albuquerque | 260 km | 16°C | 3°C cooler | 230 mm |
| Santa Fe | 324 km | 12°C | 7°C cooler | 340 mm |
| Santa Fe County | 324 km | 12°C | 7°C cooler | 340 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة White Sands National Park
Go in مارس, أبريل, ماي, يونيو, يوليو, سبتمبر and أكتوبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for White Sands National Park
Today is warmer than average for أغسطس. The forecast high of 40°C is 4.5°C above the 35°C typical for this month.
مطر is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- الأحدglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
White Sands National Park is a national park in New Mexico. White Sands National Park is a US national park known for gypsum dunefields.
درجة الحرارة الآن 36°C (96°F) in White Sands National Park مع سماء صافية. المحسوسة 32°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 23°C و 40°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة White Sands National Park is مارس, أبريل, ماي, يونيو, يوليو, سبتمبر and أكتوبر. المناخ semi-arid. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يونيو is the warmest month مع average highs near 36°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near -0°C.
Nearby highlights include Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
باختصار. Today is warmer than average for أغسطس. The forecast high of 40°C is 4.5°C above the 35°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 7 AM و 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in White Sands National Park today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about White Sands National Park
| النوع | National park |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| الدولة | الولايات المتحدة |
| القارة | أمريكا الشمالية |
| الإحداثيات | 32°46′44.8″N 106°10′18.1″W (32.7791, -106.1717) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Known for | gypsum dunefields |
| التوقيت المحلي | 7:31 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | مارس, أبريل, ماي, يونيو, يوليو, سبتمبر and أكتوبر |
| المناخ | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is White Sands National Park?
White Sands National Park is a national park in New Mexico. Its coordinates are 32.7791, -106.1717. It lies in أمريكا الشمالية.
What is the weather like in White Sands National Park الآن?
It is currently 36°C (96°F) مع سماء صافية. الرطوبة is 13% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time و visit White Sands National Park?
مارس, أبريل, ماي, يونيو, يوليو, سبتمبر and أكتوبر offer the most comfortable conditions in White Sands National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is White Sands National Park in?
White Sands National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 7:31 PM.
What are the top things و do in White Sands National Park?
Popular options include Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National الطقس Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أغسطس 25, 2026 at 7:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
