White Sands, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,577
Population
374/sq mi density
$87,059
Median Income
$30,078 per capita
$1,288
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,059 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
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 | 62.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 26.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 32 |
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 | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
White Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.3").