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Exploring White Sands

The city of White Sands has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around White Sands include:

• White Sands Missile Range Museum
• Sonoma Ranch Golf Course
• New Mexico State University
• Dripping Springs Natural Area
• New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
• Mesilla Valley Mall
• Pan American Center

When making plans for your trip to White Sands, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight to Las Cruces, NM (LRU-Las Cruces Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to find the one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore White Sands?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit White Sands, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in White Sands are typically June and July, whereas the coldest months are usually January and December. The months with the most rain are August and September, whereas April and May have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 20°C and at night it is 1°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 31 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 34°C during the day and 11°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 35 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 34°C and the night-time average is 19°C. Average precipitation for this season is 148 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 24°C and 2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 65 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in White Sands is 279 mm.