Silver City Outdoor Areas, NM
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
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
Biking
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
Golf
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
Outdoor Events / Activities
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
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
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.