Sunny Side, NM
Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico
Sunny Side is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 9.9 miles N of Cimarron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87729.
Sunny Side at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Colfax County
- ZIP code
- 87729
- Nearest town
- Cimarron (9.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.3636, -104.9014
Weather in Sunny Side now
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Sunny Side weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunny Side.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunny Side
What is the weather usually like in Sunny Side?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 17°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 438 mm
- 40.0 insnowfall per year · 102 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunny Side: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CIMARRON 4 SW, NM US (USC00291813), adjusted for the elevation of Sunny Side.
Sunny Side weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunny Side through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sunny Side?
Sunny Side has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (438 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sunny Side 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 Sunny Side
The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 18.7 miles W of Sunny Side.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunny Side.
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Questions about Sunny Side
Where is Sunny Side, NM?
Sunny Side is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 9.9 miles N of Cimarron.
What county is Sunny Side in?
Sunny Side is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sunny Side, NM?
The ZIP code for Sunny Side is 87729.
What is the nearest town to Sunny Side?
Cimarron, 9.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunny Side?
Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 18.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunny Side?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunny Side?
December, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Sunny Side?
About 17.2 inches (438 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sunny Side?
Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunny Side?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunny Side have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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