White Sands National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
NMSouthwest4,000 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMarch - May, September - November
Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for hiking.
AvoidJune - August (extreme heat, especially at lower elevations)
Tip: If visiting in summer, start hikes at dawn and seek shade by midday.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Alamogordo, NM, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJuneAvg High: 88°F / Low: 59°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 52°F / Low: 28°F
Jan
52°/ 28°
💧 5.7"
❄️ 2.5"
Feb
57°/ 31°
💧 5.3"
❄️ 2.3"
Mar
63°/ 36°
💧 5.3"
❄️ 2.3"
Apr
71°/ 42°
💧 5.7"
❄️ 2.3"
May
79°/ 50°
💧 5.8"
❄️ 1.2"
Jun
88°/ 59°
💧 6.1"
Jul
87°/ 62°
💧 6.6"
Aug
85°/ 61°
💧 7.5"
Sep
80°/ 55°
💧 8.0"
❄️ 0.5"
Oct
72°/ 45°
💧 8.8"
❄️ 2.5"
Nov
61°/ 35°
💧 7.1"
❄️ 2.0"
Dec
53°/ 29°
💧 6.9"
❄️ 3.1"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Alamogordo, NM. Expect ~14°F cooler at elevation.
Seasonal Weather
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Official NPS Websitenps.gov/whsa
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