Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Sunlight Ski Area
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The ski season in Sunlight Ski Area typically runs December–February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is May–October, with daytime temperatures around 27°C.
Sunlight Ski Area at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 29°C and coolest in January (1°C). The wettest month is December (60 mm) and the driest June (27 mm), with about 550 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Sunlight Ski Area
2,530 mThe climate in Sunlight Ski Area through the year
When to go
Sunlight Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, peaking at 89 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 26°C and the night falls to 3°C, with rain on about 6 days and clear sky 50 % of the time. November is a fair alternative, with scores of 51. The lowest score is in March (41), when days are cool at around 7°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (29°C) is about 28 degrees warmer than a January day (1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 27 mm in June to 60 mm in December (about 550 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 80 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Sunlight Ski Area lies about 2,550 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 16 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Sunlight Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 85
- City break (15–25 °C): May–June and August–October, up to 89
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–June and September–November, up to 85
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–June and September–November, up to 94
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Sunlight Ski Area is the 154th warmest over the year and the 91st driest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In June, when Sunlight Ski Area scores 89, Snowmass (40 km away) scores 87 and Aspen (51 km away) scores 86. In March, when Sunlight Ski Area is at its lowest, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area scores 53 and lies 400 km away. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 1° | −16° | 58 mm | 6 | 43 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 46 | 2° | −15° | 56 mm | 6 | 41 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 41 | 7° | −10° | 48 mm | 8 | 40 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 43 | 11° | −7° | 48 mm | 7 | 40 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 77 | 19° | −2° | 34 mm | 6 | 42 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| June | 89 | 26° | 3° | 27 mm | 5 | 50 % | 15 h | Warm |
| July | 78 | 29° | 6° | 44 mm | 8 | 48 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 82 | 27° | 5° | 47 mm | 7 | 52 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 86 | 23° | 1° | 47 mm | 7 | 59 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 69 | 16° | −5° | 42 mm | 6 | 54 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 51 | 8° | −10° | 41 mm | 6 | 48 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| December | 47 | 2° | −16° | 60 mm | 6 | 43 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,525 m. Coordinates: 39.40, -107.34.