Sunshine, AK
Unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Sunshine is a small unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It is 10.5 miles NE of Talkeetna, the nearest town.
Sunshine at a glance
- State
- Alaska
- Nearest town
- Talkeetna (10.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 62.1678, -150.0731
Weather in Sunshine now
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Sunshine weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunshine.
This week in Sunshine
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunshine
What is the weather usually like in Sunshine?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 69°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 26.5 inprecipitation per year · 673 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunshine: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TALKEETNA AP, AK US (USW00026528), adjusted for the elevation of Sunshine.
Sunshine weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunshine through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:01 AM | 4:17 PM | 6 h 15 min |
| February | 8:42 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| March | 8:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 9:28 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| May | 4:59 AM | 10:53 PM | 17 h 53 min |
| June | 4:02 AM | 11:58 PM | 19 h 56 min |
| July | 4:38 AM | 11:33 PM | 18 h 54 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 10:06 PM | 16 h 4 min |
| September | 7:25 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| October | 8:44 AM | 6:47 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| November | 9:11 AM | 4:18 PM | 7 h 7 min |
| December | 10:17 AM | 3:33 PM | 5 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Sunshine?
Sunshine has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (20°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 26.5 inches (673 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Sunshine is May to August. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Sunshine
The closest live webcam is Alaska: Parks Highway, 2.9 miles SE of Sunshine.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunshine.
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Questions about Sunshine
Where is Sunshine, AK?
Sunshine is an unincorporated community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 10.5 miles NE of Talkeetna.
What county is Sunshine in?
Sunshine is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the nearest town to Sunshine?
Talkeetna, 10.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunshine?
Yes. The closest is Alaska: Parks Highway, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunshine?
July, with an average high of 69°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunshine?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Sunshine?
About 26.5 inches (673 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sunshine?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunshine?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunshine have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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