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

In January, Arches National Park averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 14 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 14°C high / -4°C low with about 15 mm.

Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in January

White Sands National Park is the better pick in January — 76 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is cool, dry, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	10°C
Avg high / low	3° / -7°	14° / -4°
Rainfall	14 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	64%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	37	57

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

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

Is January better in Arches National Park or White Sands National Park?: White Sands National Park is the better pick in January — 76 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is cool, dry, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in January?: In January, Arches National Park averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 14 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 14°C high / -4°C low with about 15 mm.