Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sunshine, WY Climate
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- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 13.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sunshine
Sunshine, Wyoming averages 39°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 39°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 13.8"
- annual precipitation · 72" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
39°F (4°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
25°F
Annual Precip
13.8"
Annual Snow
72.1"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.8"
Plus 72.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sunshine) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Sunshine area.
How Sunshine compares to every U.S. city
Sunshine's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sunshine
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Sunshine, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3" | 6.2" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4" | 7.8" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 10.2" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5" | 13.6" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9" | 6.2" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1" | 0.9" | 3.9 | 0.1 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3" | 1.6" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 8.0" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 9.1" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5" | 8.5" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 6.2"
3.7 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 7.8"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 10.2"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
Snow: 13.6"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
Snow: 6.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
June 2.1"
Snow: 0.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 1.4"
8.2 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
Snow: 1.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 8.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 9.1"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 8.5"
4.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,594
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
27
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Sunshine's climate means for you
Sunshine runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 9,594 heating and 27 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Sunshine, WY
Sunshine, Wyoming runs an annual average of 39°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 25°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00488758, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Sunshine should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 13.8 inches, with 72.1 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 9,594 heating degree days and 27 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sunshine scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Sunshine, WY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sunshine, Wyoming is 39°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Sunshine get? ▼
Sunshine receives 13.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 72.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sunshine? ▼
Sunshine has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sunshine? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Sunshine.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sunshine? ▼
Sunshine has 9,594 heating degree days and 27 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Sunshine climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00488758 near Sunshine.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00488758. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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