April weather forecast
White Sands National Monument, NM

Share
The stunning landscape of the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico
The stunning landscape of the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico

Weather in April

By the time April arrives, the weather has shifted significantly from the colder months. Temperatures, both maximum and minimum, are on the rise, marking the onset of warmer months. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the lengthening daylight hours, offering more time to engage in their interests. Higher temperatures lead to a rise in the mercury, with the month’s peak observed at a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C). With a growing number of sunny days, the park's bright white sands beautifully contrast the blue spring skies.

Temperature

White Sands National Monument sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of April, moving from March's agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C). Following the sharp contrast to daytime warmth, an average nighttime temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) gets registered in White Sands National Monument during April.

Rainfall

In White Sands National Monument, during April, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In White Sands National Monument, during the entire year, the rain falls for 42 days and collects up to 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of April in White Sands National Monument, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:46 pm MDT.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in White Sands National Monument?

In White Sands National Monument, in April, the average high-temperature is 79.5°F (26.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C).

How much does it rain in White Sands National Monument in April?

In White Sands National Monument, in April, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in White Sands National Monument?

In White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in White Sands National Monument in April?

In April, in White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in April in White Sands National Monument?

In White Sands National Monument, the average day length in April is 13h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in April in White Sands National Monument?

On the first day of April in White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:46 pm MDT.
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average daylight

Average temperature in April
White Sands National Monument, NM

Average temperature in April - White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average high temperature in April: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in April: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.7°F).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in April
White Sands National Monument, NM

Average rainfall in April - White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average rainfall in April: 0.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.3").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in April
White Sands National Monument, NM

Average rainfall days in April - White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average rainfall days in April: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March, April, May and November (2 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in April
White Sands National Monument, NM

Average snowfall in April - White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average snowfall in April: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

[Resources]

Average daylight in April
White Sands National Monument, NM

Average daylight in April - White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

[Resources]

White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location