Beach near White Sands, United States

White Sands Travel Guide

New Mexico, United States

White Sands is a small community in New Mexico, United States, with a population of 1,651. It is an inland destination in the state’s dry desert region, rather than a coastal city.

Travellers arriving by air use Condron Army Air Field (WSD), the airport serving White Sands. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips are not part of the local travel offer.

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Local time

1,651

Population

5,131 miles away

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Weather in White Sands

Fri

38°

Sat

38°

Sun

35°

Know before you go

Pays in USD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.

Best time to visit White Sands

Jan

12°3

Feb

17°4

Mar

20°2

Apr

25°2

May

30°2

Jun

35°4

Jul

35°6

Aug

34°7

Sep

31°6

Oct

26°4

Nov

19°2

Dec

16°1

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in White Sands

  1. White Sands Missile Range Museum

    museum

    0.5 km

  2. White Sands Missile Range RV Park

    park

    1.1 km

  3. White Sands Golf Course

    arts and entertainment

    1.4 km

  4. White Sands Missile Range- Gospel Religious Support Service

    religious organization

    1.2 km

Getting there

Condron Army Air Field · 0 km

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