White Sands, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 8.9 °C (low) to 24.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 233.2 Millimeters. White Sands is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.6 °C | 13.9 °C | 12.95 mm |
| February | 0.3 °C | 16.8 °C | 12.45 mm |
| March | 3.8 °C | 20.9 °C | 8.13 mm |
| April | 8 °C | 25.3 °C | 7.87 mm |
| May | 13.1 °C | 30.3 °C | 8.13 mm |
| June | 18.2 °C | 35.1 °C | 13.21 mm |
| July | 20.1 °C | 34.8 °C | 44.7 mm |
| August | 19.2 °C | 33.6 °C | 28.7 mm |
| September | 15.8 °C | 30.5 °C | 39.37 mm |
| October | 9.2 °C | 25.6 °C | 25.15 mm |
| November | 2.3 °C | 18.9 °C | 13.97 mm |
| December | -1.7 °C | 13.6 °C | 18.54 mm |
| Annual | 8.9 °C | 24.9 °C | 233.17 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |