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Weather & Climate in El Paso, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Paso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 347 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 22% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,894 feet.
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 |
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
53 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.4 | 141 km | 7 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 92 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2011 | 55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 65 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2011 | 59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 50 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 145 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 51 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 52 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 59 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 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 21, 1992 | EF1 | 24 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF1 | 29 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF1 | 29 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 1989 | EF1 | 93 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1979 | EF1 | 23 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1974 | EF1 | 77 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1972 | EF1 | 38 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1959 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2019 | EF0 | 35 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2011 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | 39 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2007 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2006 | EF0 | 90 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2006 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2005 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2002 | EF0 | 64 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2001 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF0 | 57 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1988 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.1 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 | 62 km |
| 2009 | OROGRANDE | 14,853 | 60 km |
| 1994 | HAT | 14,842 | 49 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 14,645 | 54 km |
| 2000 | HAY MEADOW | 13,553 | 89 km |
| 2011 | ABRAMS | 12,786 | 54 km |
| 2001 | BENNETT MT | 10,249 | 82 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,496 | 72 km |
| 1989 | CLI | 7,469 | 88 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 7,001 | 82 km |
| 2010 | LONG CANYON | 6,656 | 47 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 6,605 | 61 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,482 | 9 km |
| 2011 | CENTENNIAL | 6,269 | 82 km |
| 1993 | MARTIN | 5,290 | 69 km |
| 2018 | ORGAN | 4,880 | 68 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,579 | 95 km |
| 2022 | POTRILLO | 4,293 | 71 km |
| 2000 | DOUBLE TK | 3,820 | 87 km |
| 1990 | SOLADA | 3,419 | 48 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
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").