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Weather & Climate in Silver City, NM
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silver City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,925 feet.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 29, 2014 | 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M5.3 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M4.0 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.9 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | Arizona | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 12, 1957 | EF3 | 19 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2006 | EF1 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 1989 | EF1 | 16 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1979 | EF1 | 1 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1971 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1971 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1967 | EF1 | 1 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1961 | EF1 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2015 | EF0 | 72 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2007 | EF0 | 26 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1987 | EF0 | 95 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1979 | EF0 | 13 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1958 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BLACK | 328,091 | 61 km |
| 2012 | WHITEWATER-BALDY | 306,923 | 67 km |
| 2013 | SILVER | 137,884 | 47 km |
| 2003 | DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES) | 113,956 | 52 km |
| 2021 | JOHNSON | 95,808 | 50 km |
| 2011 | MILLER | 84,760 | 45 km |
| 2005 | BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU | 74,273 | 71 km |
| 2023 | PASS | 66,071 | 65 km |
| 2003 | BOILER | 56,796 | 76 km |
| 1993 | BRUSH | 39,349 | 51 km |
| 2002 | MIDDLE | 37,096 | 76 km |
| 2006 | BEAR | 34,703 | 78 km |
| 2009 | DIAMOND | 32,021 | 60 km |
| 2023 | DIVIDE | 26,614 | 88 km |
| 1995 | BONNER | 26,381 | 58 km |
| 2020 | CUB | 24,489 | 64 km |
| 2017 | CORRAL | 20,503 | 51 km |
| 2020 | GOOD | 19,507 | 44 km |
| 1997 | LILLY | 18,507 | 64 km |
| 2000 | BLOODGOOD | 17,656 | 42 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Silver City has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.3").