Silver City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
789
Population
530/sq mi density
$16,466
Median Income
$10,485 per capita
$153,200
Home Value
$286,182 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
49.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$16,466 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$153,200 home value, $958/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 214 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9972°N, 79.2292°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scotland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Silver City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (3.2").