NOAA GHCND · LIVE

Weather on June 21 at White Sands

White Sands National Park

NMSouthwest4,000 ft elevation
Avg High95°F
Avg Low65°F
Warmest198189°F
Coldest201167°F

Based on 56 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

June 21st in White Sands National Park (via Alamogordo, NM) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 95°F and lows near 65°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest June 21st was in 1981 (89°F average), while the coldest was 2011 (67°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 13% of June 21st dates historically, with the wettest June 21st recording 0.58" of rain. The last decade has been 1.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for June 21st in White Sands? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202687°F60°F0"0"
2025100°F75°F0"--
202477°F66°F0.11"--
2023102°F70°F0"--
202275°F63°F0.58"--
2021102°F72°F0"--
202086°F55°F0"0"
201993°F63°F0"--
2018100°F68°F0"0"
2017102°F73°F0"0"
201683°F60°F0"0"
2015102°F68°F0"0"
201497°F63°F0"0"
201399°F75°F0"0"
2012100°F66°F0"0"
201185°F50°F0"--
201089°F69°F0"0"
200984°F54°F0.08"0"
200885°F59°F0.27"0"
200784°F57°F0"0"
200697°F75°F0"0"
200594°F69°F0"0"
200495°F68°F0"0"
200393°F64°F0"0"
200295°F68°F0"0"
200184°F58°F0.06"0"
200095°F61°F0"0"
199990°F66°F0.08"0"
199899°F65°F0"0"
199798°F62°F0"0"
1996104°F72°F0"0"
199595°F69°F0"0"
199485°F69°F0"0"
199393°F63°F0"0"
199294°F64°F0.01"0"
199197°F62°F0"0"
1990105°F72°F0"0"
1989101°F77°F0"0"
198896°F63°F0"0"
198795°F61°F0"0"
198698°F64°F0"0"
198598°F64°F0"0"
198493°F64°F0"0"
1983100°F66°F0"0"
198292°F54°F0"0"
1981109°F68°F0"0"
1980100°F68°F0"0"
1979100°F64°F0"0"
1978104°F66°F0"0"
197797°F64°F0"0"
1976104°F61°F0"0"
197593°F60°F0"0"
1974103°F66°F0"0"
197391°F56°F0"0"
1972101°F67°F0"0"
197193°F58°F0"0"

June 21 at Nearby Parks

Holiday Weather at White Sands

Official NPS WebsiteVisit nps.gov/whsa for park information, alerts, and reservations

Explore More at White Sands

See historical weather for other dates

Back to White Sands
📬 Free weekly newsletter

This week in weather history.

Five notable weather anniversaries from the week ahead — deadliest tornadoes, record temps, historic storms — every Sunday. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

4,200+ readers · Sunday delivery