Sunshine, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
465
Population
26/sq mi density
$158,900
Home Value
$164,490 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunshine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,262 ft (1,299 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1344°N, 107.7838°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 17.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in |
Sunshine has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and May the driest (0.2").