Weather & Climate in Silverton, CO

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

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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 172.6 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 9,301 feet.

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

Annual Rainfall 23.9"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 172.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.57"

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)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

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

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 10, 1997	EF2	67 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1985	EF2	96 km	0.5 mi	0
May 6, 2005	EF1	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 5, 2004	EF1	76 km	2.5 mi	0
May 13, 2004	EF1	94 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 5, 1999	EF1	92 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	43 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 29, 2002	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 25, 1999	EF0	84 km	0.3 mi	0
May 30, 1992	EF0	81 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	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 Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

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").

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