White Sands National Park in August
In August, White Sands National Park averages a high of 95°F and a low of 64°F, with 1.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 45,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 13 hours 21 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 95° / 64°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 21m
- Visitors
- 45,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (moderate), February (moderate) and November (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Mtn Park, NM at 6,804 ft averages a August high of 79°F and a low of 56°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at White Sands Natl Mon, NM, 8.8 miles from the park's center, 4,006 ft. Second station higher up: Mtn Park, NM, 6,804 ft, 32 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 88° / 66° | Quiet | Hot |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 90° / 66° | Busy | Very hot |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 88° / 58° | Busy | Hot |
| Saguaro National Park | 96° / 66° | Quiet | Very hot |
| Big Bend National Park | 91° / 69° | Quiet | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: White Sands National Park on nps.gov
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