Sunshine, NM has a warm and dry climate with low humidity. The summers are usually hot and dry with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to the upper 90s. Winters can be mild to cold with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to mid-40s. Sunshine, NM receives less than 10 inches of precipitation annually making it a relatively arid area. The location is known for its abundant sunshine throughout the year due to its high elevation above sea level. This makes it an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing all year round.
Sunshine, New Mexico gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sunshine averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 293 sunny days per year in Sunshine. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sunshine gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 44 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year