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When visiting White Sands National Park, always be aware of the weather conditions. If high winds are predicted, it can be unsafe to be in the park due to blowing sand. When heavy rainds are predicted, the back half of Dunes Drive can become difficult to pass. Always check the weather before arriving at the park and be prepared for changing weather conditions.

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Lat: 32.77962558419501 Long: -106.17247581481934

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What looks to be fog over the dunes is actually blowing sand. When winds are high, blowing sand makes visibility challenging and creates dangerous breathing conditions.

NPS Photo, Cecilia Calvert

Conditions Throughout the Year

When planning a trip, it is a good idea to know what to expect regarding weather once you reach your destination. Temperatures and weather conditions at White Sands vary greatly throughout the year. Visit the park's safety page to learn more about how to have a safe experience in the park.

June through August, daytime temperatures average 95ºF (35ºC), with some days reaching as high as 110ºF (38º). Evenings are much cooler, ranging from 50-65ºF (10-18ºC).

The rainy season begins in early July and lasts into late September. These months bring the majority of our annual 10 inches (25.4 cm) of precipitation. Late afternoon and evening thunderstorms are common.

From September through November, daytime temperatures average 80ºF (27ºC), with a low of 65ºF (18ºC). Evenings are cooler, averaging around 40ºF (4ºC). During these months, days are typically sunny with light winds.

From December through February, daytime temperatures average 60ºF (16ºC). Evenings are cold, averaging around 23ºF (-5ºC). The occasional winter storm will bring rain and limited snow.

March through May, daytime temperatures average about 75ºF (24ºC). Evenings are cool, averaging around 40ºF (4ºC). Spring brings high winds up to 50 mph. Sunny days with strong windstorms are common.

 

Average Temperatures and Precipication

Month	Average High	Average Low	Average Precipitation.	Highest Recorded	Lowest Recorded
January	57°F 14°C	22°F -6°C	0.60 inches	78°F 26°C	-25°F -32°C
February	63°F 17°C	27°F -3°C	0.39 inches	82°F 28°C	-22°F -30°C
March	71°F 22°C	32°F 0°C	0.27 inches	95°F 35°C	-19°F 28°C
April	79°F 26°C	40°F 4°C	0.29 inches	97°F 36°C	11°F -12°C
May	88°F 31°C	50°F 10°C	0.49 inches	104°F 40°C	20°F -7°C
June	97°F 36°C	59°F 15°C	0.89 inches	111°F 44°C	38°F 3°C
July	97°F 36°C	64°F 18°C	1.41 inches	110°F 43°C	45°F 7°C
August	94°F 34°C	62°F 17°C	2.07 inches	107°F 42°C	38°F 3°C
September	89°F 32°C	55°F 13°C	1.44 inches	104°F 40°C	30°F -1°C
October	79°F 26°C	41°F 5°C	1.09 inches	97°F 36°C	13°F -11°C
November	67°F 19°C	28°F 2°C	0.68 inches	86°F 30°C	-12°F -24°C
December	57°F 14°C	21°F -6°C	0.79 inches	83°F 28°C	-8°F -22°C