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Silverton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · San Juan County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
613
Population
730/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$43,004 per capita
$414,700
Home Value
$533,468 Zillow
$1,076
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
35°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
3,158 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$414,700 home value, $1,076/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 172.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.7°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,301 ft (2,835 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8109°N, 107.6647°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.1 in |
Silverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 14°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (1.6").