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Silver Peak, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Esmeralda County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
226
Population
228/sq mi density
$104,821
Median Income
$29,131 per capita
55°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,821 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Peak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,416 ft (1,346 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7577°N, 117.6387°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Esmeralda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 133 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 84 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 122 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 123 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 125 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Silver Peak has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and December the driest (0.2").