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Weather & Climate in Agua Dulce, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Agua Dulce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 4,027 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,027 ft (1,227 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6549°N, 106.1369°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | El Paso International (ELP) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 30, 2011 | 54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.4 | 110 km | 7 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M4.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2011 | 68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 65 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas | M4.0 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 126 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2011 | 55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M3.9 | 146 km | 7 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 65 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.7 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2011 | 59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 50 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 114 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 51 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M3.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Feb 23, 1992 | 60 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
25 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 7, 1997 | EF1 | 92 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF1 | 14 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF1 | 7 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF1 | 7 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1979 | EF1 | 58 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1974 | EF1 | 59 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1972 | EF1 | 34 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1959 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2019 | EF0 | 11 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2011 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | 67 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2006 | EF0 | 99 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2006 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2005 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2002 | EF0 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2001 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | EF0 | 92 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF0 | 45 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1988 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1988 | EF0 | 23 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 acres, 1993).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1993 | ESCONDIDO | 25,700 | 60 km |
| 2009 | OROGRANDE | 14,853 | 71 km |
| 1994 | HAT | 14,842 | 46 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 14,645 | 83 km |
| 2000 | HAY MEADOW | 13,553 | 90 km |
| 2011 | ABRAMS | 12,786 | 83 km |
| 1989 | CLI | 7,469 | 86 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 7,001 | 87 km |
| 2010 | LONG CANYON | 6,656 | 77 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 6,605 | 63 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,482 | 44 km |
| 2011 | CENTENNIAL | 6,269 | 86 km |
| 1993 | MARTIN | 5,290 | 74 km |
| 2018 | ORGAN | 4,880 | 96 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,579 | 62 km |
| 2000 | DOUBLE TK | 3,820 | 92 km |
| 1990 | SOLADA | 3,419 | 76 km |
| 1993 | ELPASODRAW | 3,238 | 97 km |
| 1994 | PRATHER | 3,229 | 96 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 3,153 | 82 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Agua Dulce has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.1").