Sunshine, AZ
Unincorporated community in Coconino County, Arizona
Sunshine is a small unincorporated community in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 12.0 miles N of Leupp, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 86003.
Sunshine at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Coconino County
- ZIP code
- 86003
- Nearest town
- Leupp (12.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 35.1239, -111.0308
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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 · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 23°F average low
- 12.3 inprecipitation per year · 312 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunshine: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station METEOR CRATER, AZ US (USC00025494), adjusted for the elevation of Sunshine.
Sunshine weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunshine through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 6:32 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:50 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 5:42 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:05 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:29 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Sunshine?
Sunshine has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 12.3 inches (312 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Sunshine is April–May and September–October. 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 Coconino County, 3.9 miles W of Sunshine.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunshine.
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Questions about Sunshine
Where is Sunshine, AZ?
Sunshine is an unincorporated community in Coconino County, Arizona, 12.0 miles N of Leupp.
What county is Sunshine in?
Sunshine is in Coconino County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Sunshine, AZ?
The ZIP code for Sunshine is 86003.
What is the nearest town to Sunshine?
Leupp, 12.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunshine?
Yes. The closest is Coconino County, 3.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunshine?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunshine?
December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sunshine?
About 12.3 inches (312 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?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunshine have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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