White Sands National Park weather in February

February in White Sands National Park: cool, dry — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in White Sands National Park · #117 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

White Sands National Park climate normals — February

Daytime high15°C / 59°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall13 mm / 0.5 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity41%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-7°C / 19°F
Sunshine9.4 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall1.7 cm / 0.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)67🙂 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 February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit White Sands National Park?
February in White Sands National Park: cool, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for White Sands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in White Sands National Park in February?
In February, White Sands National Park averages a daily high of 15.1°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 13.1 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
What is the air quality in White Sands National Park in February?
White Sands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 67 in February.
Does it snow in White Sands National Park in February?
White Sands National Park sees roughly 1.7 cm of snowfall in February.

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