White Sands National Park weather in October
October in White Sands National Park: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in White Sands National Park · #167 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
White Sands National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 138 | 😷 poor |
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit White Sands National Park?
- October in White Sands National Park: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 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 October?
- In October, White Sands National Park averages a daily high of 24.1°C and a low of 11.5°C, with about 30.5 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in White Sands National Park in October?
- White Sands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 138 in October.
- Does it snow in White Sands National Park in October?
- White Sands National Park sees roughly 1.4 cm of snowfall in October.