The climate in Silver City, NM is typically hot and dry with long, sunny days. Temperatures can reach the mid-90s during the summer months and nighttime temperatures often stay above 60 degrees. Winter months tend to be mild with daytime highs in the 50s and overnight lows in the 20s. Rainfall is relatively sparse throughout the year, with most of it occurring during monsoon season between July and September. The area experiences low humidity levels most of the year making for comfortable living conditions.
Silver City, New Mexico gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Silver City averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 295 sunny days per year in Silver City. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Silver City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 68 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year