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Quick facts about White Sands National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 32°46′44.8″N 106°10′18.1″W (32.7791, -106.1717) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Known for | gypsum dunefields |
| Local time | 5:42 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, September and October |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
Summary
White Sands National Park is a national park in New Mexico. White Sands National Park is a US national park known for gypsum dunefields.
Right now it is 91°F (33°C) in White Sands National Park with clear. It feels like 84°F. Today runs from 69°F to 100°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit White Sands National Park is March, April, May, June, July, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
Nearby highlights include Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 100°F is 5.2°F above the 95°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in White Sands National Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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Coordinates: 32°46′44.8″N 106°10′18.1″W (32.7791, -106.1717)
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in White Sands National Park right now?
It is currently 91°F (33°C) with clear. Humidity is 15% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit White Sands National Park?
March, April, May, June, July, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in White Sands National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February 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 5:42 AM.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 August 23, 2026 at 5:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





