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

In January, Mesa Verde National Park averages 4°C high / -7°C low with about 38 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 14°C high / -4°C low with about 15 mm.

Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park in January

White Sands National Park is the better pick in January — 76 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is cool, dry, while Mesa Verde National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Mesa Verde National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	69/100 (C)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	10°C
Avg high / low	4° / -7°	14° / -4°
Rainfall	38 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	6	2
Humidity	68%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	42	57

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

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Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Mesa Verde National Park or White Sands National Park?: White Sands National Park is the better pick in January — 76 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is cool, dry, while Mesa Verde National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park vs White Sands National Park in January?: In January, Mesa Verde National Park averages 4°C high / -7°C low with about 38 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 14°C high / -4°C low with about 15 mm.