Sunshine, Colorado has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.6 °F (low) to 58.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 22 Inches. Sunshine is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep.1 - Sep. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6 °F | 40.9 °F | 0.73 in. |
| February | 19.7 °F | 41.6 °F | 1.16 in. |
| March | 25.3 °F | 48.7 °F | 1.9 in. |
| April | 29.9 °F | 54.0 °F | 3.22 in. |
| May | 38.5 °F | 62.6 °F | 3.18 in. |
| June | 47.8 °F | 74.6 °F | 1.94 in. |
| July | 54.4 °F | 80.8 °F | 2.32 in. |
| August | 52.7 °F | 78.8 °F | 2.03 in. |
| September | 45.2 °F | 71.5 °F | 2.21 in. |
| October | 34.8 °F | 58.8 °F | 1.49 in. |
| November | 26.6 °F | 48.4 °F | 0.95 in. |
| December | 20.0 °F | 40.6 °F | 0.84 in. |
| Annual | 34.6 °F | 58.4 °F | 21.97 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.1 - Sep. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |