Silver City Outdoor Areas, NM

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Overlooking Downtown Silver City, New Mexico from Boston Hill
Overlooking Downtown Silver City, New Mexico from Boston Hill - Matthew.kowal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

☀
56°F
High: 56° | Low: 42°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSVC
Observed at: 6:35 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 49%
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind around 9 mph.
Friday:A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 59°F. Risk of rain later today (50%). Light wind (9 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for hiking. High near 53°F. Low rain risk (20%). Breezy winds (21 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 59°F. Rain forecast later today (50%). Light wind (9 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 42/100
Use Caution for biking. High near 53°F. Low rain risk (20%). Breezy winds (21 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛳ Golf

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for golf. High near 59°F. Rain forecast later today (50%). Light wind (9 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 40/100
Use Caution for golf. High near 53°F. Risk of rain (20%). Breezy winds (21 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 59°F. Rain forecast later today (50%). Light wind (9 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 40/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 53°F. Risk of rain (20%). Breezy winds (21 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Silver City Outdoor Areas

This forecast point represents the main visitor approach and should be adjusted for elevation and exposure across the coverage area. Planning decisions include dry air, elevation, trail heat, golf wind, smoke and monsoon arroyo flow.

Planning an Outing at Silver City Outdoor Areas

Check the exact road, trail, water, fire, park or operating notice before departure. Conditions near Silver City may not represent the highest, most exposed or most remote part of the destination.

Weather Tips for Silver City Outdoor Areas

  • Carry water, sun protection and layers for rapid temperature changes.
  • Leave ridges, open water, washes and exposed ground before lightning arrives.
  • Check wind, smoke, fire restrictions and access for the specific activity.
  • Expect limited cell service and longer response times away from developed areas.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for:

  • Silver City
  • Boston Hill
  • Fort Bayard
  • Pinos Altos

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Advance a ride or tee time before heat and storms, and keep a short Boston Hill route available when smoke obscures the Gila high country.

7-Day Forecast for Silver City Outdoor Areas

☀
56°F
High: 56° | Low: 42°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSVC
Observed at: 6:35 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 49%
Fri ⛈
60° 41°
50%
Sat 🌧
53° 37°
20%
Sun ☀
57° 36°
0%
Mon ☀
57° 39°
0%
Tue ⛈
57° 38°
68%
Wed 🌧
52° 33°
21%
Thu ⛅
56° --°
8%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

60° Fri 53° Sat 57° Sun 57° Mon 57° Tue 52° Wed 56° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

41° Fri 37° Sat 36° Sun 39° Mon 38° Tue 33° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 65 Fri 81 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 21 Tue 80 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:28 pm CST

Silver City Outdoor Areas Weather by Season

Winter

Cold mornings, occasional snow and frost can delay golf or leave shaded paths slick. Seasonal judgment must account for dry air, elevation, trail heat, golf wind, smoke and monsoon arroyo flow.

Spring

Strong wind, dry air and rising UV favor earlier rides and tee times. Seasonal judgment must account for dry air, elevation, trail heat, golf wind, smoke and monsoon arroyo flow.

Summer

Heat and afternoon lightning make dawn the most dependable outdoor window. Seasonal judgment must account for dry air, elevation, trail heat, golf wind, smoke and monsoon arroyo flow.

Fall

Milder afternoons support events until smoke, cold fronts or first freezes intervene. Seasonal judgment must account for dry air, elevation, trail heat, golf wind, smoke and monsoon arroyo flow.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Approximate annual average temperature: roughly 48–58°F, strongly modified by elevation.
  • Annual snowfall: usually light and intermittent, though nearby high terrain receives much more.
  • Warmest period: June through August, with lower desert areas hottest before monsoon moisture peaks.
  • Summer monsoon: July into September is the principal thunderstorm period.
  • Best outdoor window: Varies by elevation; spring and fall favor lower terrain while summer favors early high-country starts.