White Sands National Park Weather Forecast
White Sands National Park weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 69°F (21°C) in White Sands National Park with overcast. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 67°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 32%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
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 cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 84°F is 4.7°F below the 89°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. fishing is the strongest bet in White Sands National Park today at 9.1/10. Gusts to 37 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in White Sands National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:32 PM, Sep 18 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for White Sands National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 67° | 32% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 🌧️ Rain | 92° / 64° | 24% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 67° | 40% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 72° | 46% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 71° | 46% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 73° | 4% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 79° / 66° | 50% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 75° / 63° | 63% · 0,8 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌧️ Showers | 74° / 64° | 46% · 1,3 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 66° | 38% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 70° | 27% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 66° | 29% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 65° | 23% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 62° | 16% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 65° | 17% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 62° | 23% | 12 mph | 8 |
Climate in White Sands National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 31° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 65° | 40° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 72° | 46° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 78° | 52° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 86° | 60° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 96° | 72° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 95° | 72° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 95° | 73° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 89° | 66° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 80° | 56° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 65° | 42° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 60° | 37° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for White Sands National Park
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Air quality and pollen in White Sands National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit White Sands National Park
Go in March, April, May, June, July, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in White Sands National Park right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 9 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 5:32 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 18, 2026 at 5:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
