Silver City, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
9,574
Population
946/sq mi density
$39,025
Median Income
$27,083 per capita
$160,900
Home Value
$222,202 Zillow
$851
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$39,025 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $851/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Silver City has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.3").