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White Sands National Park Klimat and Average Väder

Klimat of White Sands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 22°C now🕔 4:20 AM local📅 Best: mars, april, maj, juni, juli, september and oktober

Klimat in White Sands National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånadAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januari12°-0°17 mm★★★☆☆
februari19°10 mm★★★★
mars22°6 mm★★★★★
april25°11°4 mm★★★★★
maj30°16°8 mm★★★★★
juni36°22°17 mm★★★★
juli35°22°24 mm★★★★
augusti35°23°15 mm★★★★
september32°19°20 mm★★★★★
oktober27°14°23 mm★★★★★
november19°23 mm★★★★
december16°8 mm★★★★

Klimat type: Semi-arid. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in White Sands National Park

Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day41°Cjun 24, 2026
Coldest night-10°Cjan 21, 2025
Wettest day25 mmaug 23, 2023

How White Sands National Park compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against White Sands National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Guadalupe Mountains National Park155 km12°C7°C cooler288 mm
Carlsbad Caverns National Park167 km16°C3°C cooler281 mm
Albuquerque260 km16°C3°C cooler233 mm
Santa Fe324 km12°C7°C cooler342 mm
Santa Fe County324 km12°C7°C cooler342 mm

Bästa tiden att besöka White Sands National Park

Go in mars, april, maj, juni, juli, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januari, februari and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★★☆☆
februari★★★★
mars★★★★★
april★★★★★
maj★★★★★
juni★★★★
juli★★★★
augusti★★★★
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★★
november★★★★
december★★★★

What this means for White Sands National Park

Compared med normal

Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 33°C is in line med the 32°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

A 20% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Resor and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni och augusti.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.

What och pack, what och skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • sönglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sammanfattning

White Sands National Park is a national park in New Mexico. White Sands National Park is a US national park known for gypsum dunefields.

Just nu är det 22°C (71°F) in White Sands National Park med mulet. Det känns som 23°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 20°C och 33°C. Risken för nederbörd är 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - utmärkt — åk nu.

Bästa tiden att besöka White Sands National Park is mars, april, maj, juni, juli, september and oktober. Klimatet är semi-arid. januari, februari and december tend och be the least comfortable months. juni is the warmest month med average highs near 36°C, while januari is the coldest med lows near -0°C.

Nearby highlights include Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Enkelt förklarat. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 33°C is in line med the 32°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 7 AM och 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in White Sands National Park today at 9.9/10. 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

TypNational park
StateNew Mexico
LandUSA
KontinentNordamerika
Koordinater32°46′44.8″N 106°10′18.1″W (32.7791, -106.1717)
Established2019
Known forgypsum dunefields
Lokal tid4:20 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsmars, april, maj, juni, juli, september and oktober
KlimatSemi-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 Nordamerika.

What is the weather like in White Sands National Park just nu?

It is currently 22°C (71°F) med mulet. Luftfuktighet is 70% and wind is 2 km/h.

When is the best time och visit White Sands National Park?

mars, april, maj, juni, juli, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in White Sands National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. januari, februari and december 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 4:20 AM.

What are the top things och 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognos and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klimat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Väder Service.
MethodScores, 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 4:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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