White Sands National Park weather in August

August in White Sands National Park: hot, a little rain — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in White Sands National Park · #459 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

White Sands National Park climate normals — August

Daytime high33°C / 91°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low21°C / 70°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall40 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days3 days
Humidity46%🍃 comfortable
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine11.8 h/day
Daylight13.3 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)65🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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White Sands National Park in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit White Sands National Park?
August in White Sands National Park: hot, a little rain — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for White Sands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in White Sands National Park in August?
In August, White Sands National Park averages a daily high of 32.9°C and a low of 21°C, with about 39.9 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in White Sands National Park in August?
White Sands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in August.

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