November weather forecast
White Sands National Monument, NM

November comfortably slips into chilly weather, reinforcing the onset of winter. White Sands National Monument experiences noticeable temperature drops and further reduction in daylight hours, driving the winter narrative. Rainfall becomes brief and sparse, foregrounding frosty conditions. A significant drop in temperatures is observed, with the mercury sliding down to a cool 66°F (18.9°C). The changing weather brings forth stark contrasts, making the dunes come alive in the soft winter light.

Temperature

The beginning of November in White Sands National Monument marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 79°F (26.1°C) in October to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C). Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) in November.

Rainfall

In White Sands National Monument, during November, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 42 rainfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. November is the first month it typically snows in White Sands National Monument. Throughout November, White Sands National Monument receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in November is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of November, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:14 pm MDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from MDT to MST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MST to MDT.