White Signal, New Mexico

White Signal is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 181 as of the 2010 census. New Mexico State Road 90 passes through the community.

White Signal was named for a nearby outcropping of reflective white quartz; early residents thought the reflected sunlight resembled a signal. The community had a post office from 1909 to 1933.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 6.442 mi2; 6.433 mi2 of its area is land and 0.009 mi2 is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, White Signal has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in White Signal was 104 F on June 20, 1960, while the coldest temperature recorded was -18 F on January 11, 1962.