Silverton, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · San Juan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
613 Population 730/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $43,004 per capita
$414,700 Home Value $532,052 Zillow
$1,076 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$414,700 home value, $1,076/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Silverton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 172.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average34.7°F
36% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation9,301 ft (2,835 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density730/sq mi
Coordinates37.8109°N, 107.6647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportTelluride Regional (TEX)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 172.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.93"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience47.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 3, 2025.

Mar 4, 2019 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M4.5 121 km
May 27, 2000 29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M4.4 120 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 47 km
Jan 24, 2013 22 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.9 129 km
Jul 6, 1999 27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.7 118 km
Jun 3, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.7 122 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 19 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 103 km
Apr 3, 2025 34 km W of Delta, Colorado M3.2 121 km
Dec 15, 1997 7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah M3.2 143 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 144 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 141 km
Mar 15, 2000 Colorado M3.1 123 km
Jun 6, 2002 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 125 km
May 8, 1998 15 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 137 km
Apr 10, 1998 23 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.0 114 km
Sep 16, 1999 Utah M3.0 142 km
Feb 4, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 122 km
Nov 17, 2009 30 km WNW of Nucla, Colorado M2.9 122 km
May 2, 2013 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.9 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 10, 1997 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 96 km 0
May 6, 2005 EF1 95 km 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 76 km 0
May 13, 2004 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 43 km 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 67 km 0
Apr 25, 1999 EF0 84 km 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 40 km
2018 416 55,123 41 km
2013 PAPOOSE 46,991 48 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE 34,441 75 km
2002 BURN CANYON 30,573 74 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 54 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 92 km
2018 PLATEAU 19,746 75 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX 18,775 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 80 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 78 km
2002 MILLION 7,923 95 km
2009 NARRAGUINNEP 7,798 89 km
2019 DOE CANYON 7,388 89 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 87 km
1986 UNNAMED 6,205 95 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 71 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 50 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 96 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.1 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
May 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 1.6 in

Silverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 14°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.9").

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