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Sunshine, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
465
Population
26/sq mi density
$158,900
Home Value
$164,490 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,065
Violent Crime/100K
4,908 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,065 violent crimes/100K (180% above avg)
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 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in |
Sunshine has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.2").