Silver Cliff, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Custer County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
783
Population
51/sq mi density
$32,083
Median Income
$20,353 per capita
$261,100
Home Value
$318,438 Zillow
$979
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,083 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$261,100 home value, $979/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Cliff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 84.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,364 ft (2,549 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1292°N, 105.3992°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Silver Cliff has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.5").