White Sands, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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White Sands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of White Sands.
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What is the weather usually like in White Sands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 232 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit White Sands: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STATE UNIV, NM US (USC00298535), adjusted for the elevation of White Sands.
White Sands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in White Sands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in White Sands?
White Sands has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 9.1 inches (232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit White Sands is March to May and October. At 4,301 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in White Sands
What is the hottest month in White Sands?
June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in White Sands?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in White Sands?
About 9.1 inches (232 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in White Sands?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit White Sands?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does White Sands have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
What is the weather like in White Sands in November?
Highs average 66°F and lows 35°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in White Sands?
Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this White Sands weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of White Sands.
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