Sunshine, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 7.7 °C (low) to 25.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 241.6 Millimeters. Sunshine is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.3 °C | 14.7 °C | 14.99 mm |
| February | -0.4 °C | 17.5 °C | 13.72 mm |
| March | 2.6 °C | 21.5 °C | 11.43 mm |
| April | 5.9 °C | 25.9 °C | 5.84 mm |
| May | 10.7 °C | 30.7 °C | 4.83 mm |
| June | 16.3 °C | 35.8 °C | 20.07 mm |
| July | 19.3 °C | 35.4 °C | 46.23 mm |
| August | 18.4 °C | 34.2 °C | 43.94 mm |
| September | 14.7 °C | 31.3 °C | 33.02 mm |
| October | 8.1 °C | 26.3 °C | 17.02 mm |
| November | 1.5 °C | 19.8 °C | 13.21 mm |
| December | -2.2 °C | 14.3 °C | 17.27 mm |
| Annual | 7.7 °C | 25.6 °C | 241.57 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |