Weather on February 29 at White Sands
White Sands National Park
NMSouthwest4,000 ft elevation
Avg High67°F
Avg Low34°F
Warmest197660°F
Coldest200440°F
Based on 14 years of data from Alamogordo, NM
Elevation Note: White Sands sits at 4,000 ft. Expect temperatures 14°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Alamogordo, NM at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 29th in White Sands National Park (via Alamogordo, NM) typically brings mild winter weather, with average highs around 67°F and lows near 34°F — a 33°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1976 (60°F average), while the coldest was 2004 (40°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of February 29th dates historically.
Planning for February 29th in White Sands? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52°F | 36°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2020 | 72°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 75°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 64°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 77°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 49°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 60°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 55°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 70°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 75°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 65°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 74°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 75°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 77°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
February 29 at Nearby Parks
Holiday Weather at White Sands
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