White Sands National Park Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of White Sands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in White Sands National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 12° | -0° | 17 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 19° | 4° | 10 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 22° | 8° | 6 mm | ★★★★★ |
| abril | 25° | 11° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| may | 30° | 16° | 8 mm | ★★★★★ |
| junio | 36° | 22° | 17 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 35° | 22° | 24 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 35° | 23° | 15 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 32° | 19° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octubre | 27° | 14° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| noviembre | 19° | 6° | 23 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 16° | 3° | 8 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Semi-arid. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in White Sands National Park
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How White Sands National Park compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar White Sands National Park
Go in marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, septiembre and octubre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for White Sands National Park
Today is warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 40°C is 4.5°C above the 35°C typical for this month.
Lluvia 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 junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, 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 enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
White Sands National Park is a national park in New Mexico. White Sands National Park is a US national park known for gypsum dunefields.
Ahora mismo hay 36°C (96°F) in White Sands National Park con cielo despejado. La sensación térmica es de 32°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 23°C a 40°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 1%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7.7/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar White Sands National Park is marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, septiembre and octubre. El clima es semi-arid. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. junio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 36°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -0°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
En términos sencillos. Today is warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 40°C is 4.5°C above the 35°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 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
| Tipo | National park |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continentee | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 32°46′44.8″N 106°10′18.1″W (32.7791, -106.1717) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Known for | gypsum dunefields |
| Hora local | 12:30 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Mejores meses | marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, septiembre and octubre |
| Clima | 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 América del Norte.
What is the weather like in White Sands National Park ahora mismo?
It is currently 36°C (96°F) con cielo despejado. Humedad is 13% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time a visit White Sands National Park?
marzo, abril, may, junio, julio, septiembre and octubre offer the most comfortable conditions in White Sands National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. enero, febrero and diciembre 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 hora local is 12:30 AM.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo 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 agosto 26, 2026 at 12:30 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
