Weather & Climate in Silver City, NV

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Silver City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,110 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,110 ft (1,558 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	114/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2639°N, 119.6357°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Carson City County
Nearest Airport	Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 46.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.2 / 100
Community Resilience	17.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,012 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	50 km	14 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	85 km	7 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	141 km	11 km
Aug 10, 2001	3 km N of Blairsden, California	M5.2	104 km	5 km
Apr 26, 2008	1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada	M5.1	39 km	3 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	55 km	-1 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	84 km	7 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	60 km	4 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	35 km	1 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	61 km	-1 km
Oct 1, 2011	7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada	M4.8	86 km	4 km
Apr 26, 2008	0 km N of Mogul, Nevada	M4.8	38 km	3 km
Feb 10, 1993	28 km SW of Empire, Nevada	M4.8	130 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	40 km	-2 km
Apr 26, 2008	27km SE of Smith Valley, NV	M4.7	85 km	4 km
Mar 9, 2007	13 km SE of Walker, California	M4.7	96 km	7 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	59 km	-1 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	62 km	10 km
Jul 8, 2021	29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA	M4.6	88 km	2 km
Dec 12, 1996	4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.6	67 km	-2 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 15, 2020	EF1	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF1	67 km	0.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 1973	EF1	99 km	25.9 mi	0
Jul 16, 1973	EF1	39 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	48 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 2017	EF0	38 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2017	EF0	30 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 2015	EF0	82 km	3.2 mi	0
Jul 8, 2015	EF0	50 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2005	EF0	9 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2004	EF0	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2003	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 2000	EF0	34 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1999	EF0	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 30, 1998	EF0	44 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1997	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (72 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Soda Lakes	Maar(s)	1,251 m (4,104 ft)	Unknown	72 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	150 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	171 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	189 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	CALDOR	226,583	83 km
2021	SUGAR	108,368	90 km
2014	KING	99,070	87 km
2017	TRUCKEE	98,411	68 km
2017	LONG VALLEY	80,456	85 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	94 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	62 km
2018	PERRY	53,734	61 km
1994	COTTONWOOD	47,912	61 km
1999	FISH COMPLEX (FISH SPRINGS)	47,030	87 km
2020	LOYALTON	45,484	64 km
2018	DONNELL	36,151	99 km
2016	TULE	35,341	82 km
2017	EARTHSTONE	35,305	38 km
2020	NORTH	34,120	72 km
1985	GOOSEBERRY	29,290	34 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	83 km
2020	SLINK	26,437	83 km
2013	BISON	23,611	39 km
2002	CANNON	23,605	89 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
February	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
March	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.5 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
December	33°F (1°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Silver City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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