Silver City, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.4 °C (low) to 21.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 463.8 Millimeters. Silver City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.5 °C | 11.5 °C | 34.29 mm |
| February | -3.2 °C | 13.6 °C | 27.94 mm |
| March | -0.7 °C | 16.9 °C | 22.61 mm |
| April | 2.6 °C | 20.9 °C | 11.68 mm |
| May | 6.9 °C | 25.6 °C | 13.97 mm |
| June | 11.9 °C | 30.9 °C | 20.32 mm |
| July | 14.9 °C | 31.2 °C | 83.82 mm |
| August | 14.3 °C | 29.6 °C | 86.61 mm |
| September | 10.7 °C | 26.9 °C | 55.63 mm |
| October | 4.7 °C | 22.3 °C | 35.56 mm |
| November | -0.9 °C | 16.2 °C | 26.92 mm |
| December | -4.2 °C | 11.4 °C | 44.45 mm |
| Annual | 4.4 °C | 21.4 °C | 463.8 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |