White Sands National Park in October
In October, White Sands National Park averages a high of 79°F and a low of 42°F, with 1.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 48,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 11 hours 19 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 79° / 42°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1in
- Snow
- 0.1in
- Daylight
- 11h 19m
- Visitors
- 48,000
- 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 October high of 66°F and a low of 42°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 October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 73° / 51° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 75° / 52° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 71° / 40° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Saguaro National Park | 84° / 46° | Moderate | Hot |
| Big Bend National Park | 80° / 55° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: White Sands National Park on nps.gov
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