White Sands National Park Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of White Sands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in White Sands National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 12° | -0° | 17 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | 19° | 4° | 10 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 22° | 8° | 6 mm | ★★★★★ |
| apríl | 25° | 11° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| maí | 30° | 16° | 8 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júní | 36° | 22° | 17 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 35° | 22° | 24 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 35° | 23° | 15 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 32° | 19° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| október | 27° | 14° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| nóvember | 19° | 6° | 23 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 16° | 3° | 8 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Loftslag type: Semi-arid. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in White Sands National Park
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How White Sands National Park compares með 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 | 288 mm |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 167 km | 16°C | 3°C cooler | 281 mm |
| Albuquerque | 260 km | 16°C | 3°C cooler | 233 mm |
| Santa Fe | 324 km | 12°C | 7°C cooler | 342 mm |
| Santa Fe County | 324 km | 12°C | 7°C cooler | 342 mm |
Best time til visit White Sands National Park
Go in mars, apríl, maí, júní, júlí, september and október. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for White Sands National Park
Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 34°C is 2°C above the 32°C typical for this month.
A 22% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
White Sands National Park is a national park in New Mexico. White Sands National Park is a US national park known for gypsum dunefields.
Núna er hitinn 23°C (74°F) in White Sands National Park með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 23°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 20°C til 34°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja White Sands National Park is mars, apríl, maí, júní, júlí, september and október. Loftslagið er semi-arid. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júní is the warmest month með average highs near 36°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -0°C.
Nearby highlights include Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 34°C is 2°C above the 32°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in White Sands National Park today at 9.1/10. 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
| Tegund | National park |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 32°46′44.8″N 106°10′18.1″W (32.7791, -106.1717) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Known for | gypsum dunefields |
| Staðartími | 12:49 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | mars, apríl, maí, júní, júlí, september and október |
| Loftslag | 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 Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in White Sands National Park núna?
It is currently 23°C (74°F) með skýjað. Raki is 58% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time til visit White Sands National Park?
mars, apríl, maí, júní, júlí, september and október offer the most comfortable conditions in White Sands National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 12:49 AM.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður 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 september 15, 2026 at 12:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
