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

In October, Arches National Park averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 27 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 27°C high / 8°C low with about 23 mm.

Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in October

Arches National Park is the better pick in October — 92 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while White Sands National Park is warm, dry, poor air quality.

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

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	25°C
Avg high / low	19° / 5°	27° / 8°
Rainfall	27 mm	23 mm
Rainy days	4	3
Humidity	44%	43%
Air quality (AQI)	33	138

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

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

Is October better in Arches National Park or White Sands National Park?: Arches National Park is the better pick in October — 92 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Arches National Park is nice, dry, clean air, while White Sands National Park is warm, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs White Sands National Park in October?: In October, Arches National Park averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 27 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 27°C high / 8°C low with about 23 mm.