Weather & Climate in Butterfield, TX

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Butterfield 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 4,395 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	4,395 ft (1,340 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density	73/sq mi
Coordinates	31.8426°N, 106.0822°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	El Paso County County
Nearest Airport	El Paso International (ELP) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.09"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

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

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	145 km	6 km
Apr 30, 2011	54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.6	125 km	10 km
Apr 28, 2011	57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.4	128 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	147 km	5 km
May 17, 2011	56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.2	126 km	10 km
May 2, 2011	57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M4.2	130 km	5 km
May 2, 2011	58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.2	128 km	10 km
May 7, 2011	68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.1	138 km	10 km
Jun 8, 2022	58 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.1	149 km	7 km
Apr 28, 2011	56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.0	126 km	10 km
Mar 24, 2022	65 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas	M4.0	146 km	6 km
Aug 7, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.9	141 km	7 km
Jan 11, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.9	148 km	4 km
May 9, 2011	55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M3.9	126 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	122 km	4 km
May 14, 2011	48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.9	119 km	10 km
Jun 18, 2022	51 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M3.8	147 km	5 km
May 3, 2011	65 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.8	135 km	10 km
May 27, 2010	22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M3.7	94 km	5 km
May 4, 2011	59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.7	129 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

26 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 21, 1992	EF1	26 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 21, 1992	EF1	21 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1992	EF1	21 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 31, 1979	EF1	52 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1974	EF1	45 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1974	EF1	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF1	12 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 29, 1959	EF1	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 2019	EF0	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 13, 2011	EF0	64 km	0.4 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	85 km	0.6 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	52 km	8.4 mi	0
Oct 15, 2006	EF0	77 km	6.5 mi	0
Sep 13, 2006	EF0	87 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 28, 2005	EF0	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 2002	EF0	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2001	EF0	82 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 1992	EF0	27 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 22, 1988	EF0	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1988	EF0	30 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	39 km
2009	OROGRANDE	14,853	50 km
1994	HAT	14,842	24 km
1994	UNNAMED	14,645	68 km
2000	HAY MEADOW	13,553	69 km
2011	ABRAMS	12,786	68 km
2001	BENNETT MT	10,249	91 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,496	85 km
1989	CLI	7,469	65 km
1992	UNNAMED	7,001	65 km
2010	LONG CANYON	6,656	63 km
1990	UNNAMED	6,605	42 km
1993	UNNAMED	6,482	38 km
2011	CENTENNIAL	6,269	65 km
1993	MARTIN	5,290	52 km
2018	ORGAN	4,880	80 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,579	66 km
2000	DOUBLE TK	3,820	71 km
1990	SOLADA	3,419	61 km
1993	ELPASODRAW	3,238	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	0.5 in
February	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Driest
May	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
June	78°F (25°C)	1.0 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
November	51°F (10°C)	0.5 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Butterfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.2").

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