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Sunshine, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
240
Population
139/sq mi density
$1,174,200
Home Value
$554,432 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
2,663 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunshine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,344 ft (2,238 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0637°N, 105.3696°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Boulder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Sunshine has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.9").