Weather forecast for todayWhite Sands, NM

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:00 am MDT

  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSE 130°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Dewpoint: 55°F
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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In White Sands, currently, the sky features a blend of clouds and blue patches.
The temperature is a pleasant 71.6°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 84.2°F predicted for today.

Thursday Oct 22, 2026

  • 84°F
  • 59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSE 128°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:15 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:25 pm MDT
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On Thursday, in White Sands, expect predominantly cloudy skies to persist.
The maximum temperature will be a moderately hot 84.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be a moderate 59°F.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is assessed at a tropical 86°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
Temperatures are trending hotter, with a peak resembling September's average maximum rather than October's seasonal high.
Sunrise will be at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:25 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 10min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 82°C.
Coldest hour: 7 am 63°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 7 pm 17%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphENE 76°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphENE 72°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphENE 66°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:15 am
  • 8 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphENE 57°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphESE 109°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSE 139°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSE 158°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSE 157°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 6 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSSE 149°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:25 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 162°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphS 179°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in White Sands, cloudy skies are expected.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 82.4°F and a minimum of 62.6°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 4 pm.
The temperature will feel more consistent with September's average high than the expected maximum for October. The minimum temperature will be alike with October's average low of 55.4°F.
Updated: Oct 22, 2026 @ 06:00:38 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (12:00 am MDT) it is 71.6°F in White Sands.

On Thursday, expect continuous cloudiness with subdued daylight.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 84.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 59°F. The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is assessed at 86°F.
The maximum temperature will be significantly higher than the average highest temperature of 74.3°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 55.4°F.

On Thursday, in White Sands, sunrise will be at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:25 pm (MDT).

In White Sands, today, there will be 11h and 10min of daylight.