White Sands National Park in December
In December, White Sands National Park averages a high of 57°F and a low of 22°F, with 0.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.7 inches of snowfall. About 58,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 10 hours 00 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 57° / 22°F
- Precipitation
- 0.7in
- Snow
- 0.7in
- Daylight
- 10h 0m
- Visitors
- 58,000
- Crowds
- Busy
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 December high of 48°F and a low of 26°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 December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 53° / 33° | Busy | Cool |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 57° / 35° | Busy | Mild |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 47° / 22° | Moderate | Cool |
| Saguaro National Park | 64° / 29° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Big Bend National Park | 62° / 38° | Busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: White Sands National Park on nps.gov
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