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El Paso, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · El Paso County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
678,147
Population
2,620/sq mi density
$58,734
Median Income
$28,942 per capita
$171,700
Home Value
$231,886 Zillow
$1,041
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
347 sunny days/yr
353
Violent Crime/100K
1,511 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,734 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,700 home value, $1,041/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
El Paso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,894 ft (1,187 m) |
| Area | 256.3 sq mi (663.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8478°N, 106.4311°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | El Paso International (ELP) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 67.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 22.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 63 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0458 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 23.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.58 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
El Paso has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 44°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.2").