Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,450 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve-month representative atmospheric patterns for landscape and geographic research

White Sands National Park Climate Normals: Monthly Temperature, Precipitation, and Wind Data

Name: White Sands National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

This climate profile provides monthly normals for White Sands National Park, based on a representative coordinate in New Mexico. The records track long-term trends from 1991 to 2020, covering daily temperature ranges, mean precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. Data points assist in analyzing annual atmospheric rhythms and local environmental conditions rather than providing current weather forecasts or site-specific visitor conditions.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracking monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation across the desert landscape

White Sands National Park Annual Climate Pattern and Monthly Temperature Normals

Long-term climatology for White Sands National Park shows a wide thermal range, with average monthly maximums climbing from winter marks around 18 degrees Celsius to summer peaks near 39 degrees Celsius. Average daily precipitation is highest during July and August, representing thirty years of historical climate normals measured at a representative elevation of 1450 meters.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 16 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: July

Twelve-month climate

Compare average monthly temperatures, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

White Sands National Park Monthly Climate Normals and Weather by Month Patterns

Long-term monthly climate data from a representative coordinate at White Sands National Park allows for systematic tracking of seasonal shifts across the annual cycle. Comparing twelve monthly records across average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speeds, and calculated daylight hours reveals precise environmental patterns for the protected landscape.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	4.7 °C-5.8° to 18.6°	0.5 mm/day	49.8%	3.1 m/s	10.1 hours
February	7.2 °C-4.8° to 21.9°	0.5 mm/day	44.9%	3.6 m/s	10.8 hours
March	11.2 °C-3.3° to 26.3°	0.4 mm/day	37.9%	3.9 m/s	11.8 hours
April	15.5 °C0.2° to 30.1°	0.3 mm/day	30.4%	4.3 m/s	12.8 hours
May	20.9 °C5.8° to 34.9°	0.5 mm/day	27.8%	4.1 m/s	13.7 hours
June	26.4 °C13.3° to 39.2°	0.8 mm/day	28.5%	3.7 m/s	14.1 hours
July	27.3 °C17.3° to 38.9°	1.9 mm/day	40.3%	2.9 m/s	13.9 hours
August	26.3 °C16.7° to 37.1°	1.6 mm/day	43.7%	2.6 m/s	13.2 hours
September	22.6 °C10.3° to 34.8°	1.4 mm/day	44.1%	3 m/s	12.2 hours
October	16.4 °C1.3° to 30.7°	0.8 mm/day	41.9%	3.2 m/s	11.1 hours
November	9.4 °C-4.3° to 24°	0.5 mm/day	44.8%	3.1 m/s	10.3 hours
December	4.6 °C-6.3° to 19.1°	0.6 mm/day	50.6%	3 m/s	9.9 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing thirty years of baseline data for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration

White Sands National Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Contrasts

Evaluations of monthly averages from a representative park coordinate reveal how precipitation, wind, and relative humidity fluctuate alongside temperatures across the yearly cycle. Comparing long term monthly highlights clarifies broad annual shifts at White Sands National Park without representing daily weather records or providing travel recommendations.

Warmest month: July27.3 °C
Coolest month: December4.6 °C
Wettest month: July1.9 mm/day
Driest month: April0.3 mm/day
Most humid month: December50.6%
Windiest month: April4.3 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.1 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Monthly Climate Comparison Profiles for White Sands National Park and Other Protected Areas

Starting from the arid environment of White Sands National Park, explorers can browse and contrast standardized monthly climate normals across diverse geographic settings. Comparing standardized profiles highlights important variations in long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across different protected landscapes.