Sunshine Valley, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Sunshine Valley is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 9.5 miles S of Questa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87519.
Sunshine Valley at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87519
- Nearest town
- Questa (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.8417, -105.6583
Weather in Sunshine Valley now
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Sunshine Valley weather by the hour
Sunshine Valley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunshine Valley.
This week in Sunshine Valley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunshine Valley
What is the weather usually like in Sunshine Valley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 13.4 inprecipitation per year · 340 mm
- 61.5 insnowfall per year · 156 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunshine Valley: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CERRO, NM US (USC00291630), adjusted for the elevation of Sunshine Valley.
Sunshine Valley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunshine Valley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sunshine Valley?
Sunshine Valley has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 13.4 inches (340 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 62 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sunshine Valley 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 Valley
The closest live webcam is Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos Plaza, 20.2 miles SE of Sunshine Valley.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunshine Valley.
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Questions about Sunshine Valley
Where is Sunshine Valley, NM?
Sunshine Valley is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 9.5 miles S of Questa.
What county is Sunshine Valley in?
Sunshine Valley is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sunshine Valley, NM?
The ZIP code for Sunshine Valley is 87519.
What is the nearest town to Sunshine Valley?
Questa, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunshine Valley?
Yes. The closest is Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos Plaza, 20.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunshine Valley?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunshine Valley?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Sunshine Valley?
About 13.4 inches (340 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sunshine Valley?
Yes, about 62 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunshine Valley?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunshine Valley have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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