What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in August?

In August, Arches National Park averages 34°C high / 18°C low with about 27 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 35°C high / 18°C low with about 51 mm.

Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in August

Arches National Park is the better pick in August — 57 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is hot, dry, clean air, while White Sands National Park is sweltering, a little rain.

Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	32°C	36°C
Avg high / low	34° / 18°	35° / 18°
Rainfall	27 mm	51 mm
Rainy days	4	4
Humidity	28%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	43	65

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Arches National Park or White Sands National Park?: Arches National Park is the better pick in August — 57 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is hot, dry, clean air, while White Sands National Park is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in August?: In August, Arches National Park averages 34°C high / 18°C low with about 27 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 35°C high / 18°C low with about 51 mm.