Sunshine, IA

Unincorporated community in Appanoose County, Iowa

Sunshine is a small unincorporated community in Appanoose County, Iowa. It is 2.9 miles N of Mystic, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52544.

Sunshine at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Appanoose County
ZIP code
52544
Nearest town
Mystic (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.7397, -92.9250

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Sunshine weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunshine.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunshine

What is the weather usually like in Sunshine?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°28°49°70°91°33°12°Jan38°16°Feb51°26°Mar63°37°Apr72°48°May82°59°Jun86°63°Jul84°61°Aug76°52°Sep64°41°Oct50°28°Nov38°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.3"Feb2.1"Mar3.9"Apr5.2"May4.7"Jun3.4"Jul3.9"Aug3.9"Sep3.0"Oct2.2"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Sunshine: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTERVILLE, IA US (USC00131354), adjusted for the elevation of Sunshine.

Sunshine weather month by month

January
33° 12°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
February
38° 16°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
51° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
April
63° 37°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
May
72° 48°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 63°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 61°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 52°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 41°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
50° 28°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
December
38° 18°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sunshine through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:10 PM9 h 38 min
February7:03 AM5:47 PM10 h 44 min
March7:21 AM7:19 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:52 PM13 h 21 min
May5:52 AM8:23 PM14 h 30 min
June5:38 AM8:46 PM15 h 8 min
July5:52 AM8:43 PM14 h 51 min
August6:20 AM8:11 PM13 h 50 min
September6:51 AM7:22 PM12 h 31 min
October7:21 AM6:32 PM11 h 11 min
November6:57 AM4:55 PM9 h 57 min
December7:27 AM4:46 PM9 h 19 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Sunshine?

Sunshine has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 36.0 inches (915 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sunshine is May–June and August–September. 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 Forbush: RWIS - IA 5 MM 15 @ NB Copper Creek (mini), 3.5 miles E of Sunshine.

Forbush: RWIS - IA 5 MM 15 @ NB Copper Creek (mini)Forbush · 3.5 mi EOn Windy
Jerome: R11: Near RPUJerome · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Jerome: R11: Bridge DeckJerome · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Jerome: R11: West ViewJerome · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Jerome: R11: East SensorJerome · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Jerome: R11: West Bridge ApproachJerome · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Drakesville › North-west: Harvest Avenue - Highway 63Drakesville · 22.0 mi EOn Windy
Bloomfield: 5BV - US 63 @ MM 19.75 (IWZ 3103)Bloomfield · 27.8 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunshine.

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Questions about Sunshine

Where is Sunshine, IA?

Sunshine is an unincorporated community in Appanoose County, Iowa, 2.9 miles N of Mystic.

What county is Sunshine in?

Sunshine is in Appanoose County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Sunshine, IA?

The ZIP code for Sunshine is 52544.

What is the nearest town to Sunshine?

Mystic, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunshine?

Yes. The closest is Forbush: RWIS - IA 5 MM 15 @ NB Copper Creek (mini), 3.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunshine?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sunshine?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Sunshine?

About 36.0 inches (915 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sunshine?

Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sunshine?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sunshine have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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