Weather forecast for 10 daysWhite Sands National Monument, NM

Weather forecast for the weekend

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 73°F
  • 54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 171°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:11 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:28 pm MDT
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On Sunday, in White Sands National Monument, expect a partly sunny afternoon with variable cloud cover.
Temperatures will oscillate between a warm 73.4°F at their highest and a cool 53.6°F at their lowest.
Today's temperature peak is set to be slightly cooler than the typical October high of 79°F.
Sunrise was at 7:11 am and sunset will be at 6:28 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 17min.

10-day overview

Daily temperatures

Warmest period: Tuesday - Thursday 82°C.
Coldest day: Monday 26.10. 70°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: Sunday 25.10. 55%.

Long-term weather forecast

  • Sunday
  • Oct 18, 2026
  • 73°F
  • 54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 171°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:11 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:28 pm MDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 19, 2026
  • 77°F
  • 55°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 5mphS 185°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:12 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:27 pm MDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 20, 2026
  • 82°F
  • 59°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphS 174°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:13 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:26 pm MDT
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  • Wednesday
  • Oct 21, 2026
  • 82°F
  • 61°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSE 155°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:14 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:25 pm MDT
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  • Thursday
  • Oct 22, 2026
  • 82°F
  • 59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Wind: 14mphSSE 168°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:15 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:24 pm MDT
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  • Friday
  • Oct 23, 2026
  • 81°F
  • 55°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 11mphS 183°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:15 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm MDT
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  • Saturday
  • Oct 24, 2026
  • 75°F
  • 54°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 9mphS 170°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:16 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:22 pm MDT
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  • Sunday
  • Oct 25, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 54°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.55"
  • Wind: 7mphSSE 153°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:17 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:21 pm MDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 26, 2026
  • 70°F
  • 54°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 149°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:18 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:20 pm MDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 27, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphS 179°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:19 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:19 pm MDT
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Mixed conditions are forecasted for the coming ten days, and a mix of cloudy, mostly clear, rainy and storm-filled weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is anticipated on Monday, Thursday through next Monday.
Temperature fluctuation will be noticeable throughout the forecast window. Forecast highs will fluctuate between 69.8°F and 82.4°F, while the minimum temperature is forecast to range between 51.8°F and 60.8°F.
Tuesday through Thursday, with the highest temperature of 82.4°F, will be the warmest days; the coldest day will be next Monday, with a maximum of 69.8°F.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 14:28:17 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

On Sunday, moderate cloud cover will mix with sunshine throughout the day.

Today, the maximum temperature in White Sands National Monument will be 73.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 53.6°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be relatively lower than the average highest temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average low of 41.2°F.

On Sunday, in White Sands National Monument, sunrise was at 7:11 am and sunset will be at 6:28 pm (MDT).

In White Sands National Monument, the length of the day today will be 11h and 17min.