White Sands National Park weather in January
January in White Sands National Park: cold, dry — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in White Sands National Park · #208 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
White Sands National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 49% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit White Sands National Park?
- January in White Sands National Park: cold, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for White Sands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in White Sands National Park in January?
- In January, White Sands National Park averages a daily high of 12.8°C and a low of 0.5°C, with about 8.8 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in White Sands National Park in January?
- White Sands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in January.
- Does it snow in White Sands National Park in January?
- White Sands National Park sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in January.