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White Sands, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,577
Population
374/sq mi density
$87,059
Median Income
$30,078 per capita
$1,288
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
4,519 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,059 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
White Sands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,236 ft (1,291 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3804°N, 106.4791°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Doña Ana County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
White Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.2").