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Silver City, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,574
Population
946/sq mi density
$39,025
Median Income
$27,083 per capita
$160,900
Home Value
$217,337 Zillow
$851
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
1,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,025 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $851/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 946/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7786°N, 108.2694°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Silver City has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.3").