Weather in White Sands Missile Range, NM
Updated 2026-09-26 09:15 local time · ZIP codes 88002
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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78°6% rain
76°1% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 7%).
It feels like 71°F with winds near 3 mph.
70°F, 5% rain chance and 3 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.
Current temperature is 70°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 7%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in White Sands Missile Range
New Mexico is generally dry and sunny, but elevation strongly changes local temperatures. Summer monsoon thunderstorms can bring brief heavy rain, lightning and flash-flood risk.
White Sands Missile Range is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 32.26°N latitude and 106.47°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
White Sands Missile Range weather today
Sunny and 70°F in White Sands Missile Range, NM. Today's high is 83°F with a 4% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 69%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in White Sands Missile Range
Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 84°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.