Weather & Climate in Socorro, TX

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

Socorro 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 3,655 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	3,655 ft (1,114 m)
Area	22.1 sq mi (57.1 km²)
Population Density	1,643/sq mi
Coordinates	31.6385°N, 106.2574°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	El Paso County County
Nearest Airport	El Paso International (ELP) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 2.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

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

60 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	109 km	10 km
Apr 28, 2011	57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.4	113 km	7 km
May 2, 2011	58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.2	113 km	10 km
May 17, 2011	56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.2	111 km	10 km
May 2, 2011	57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M4.2	115 km	5 km
May 7, 2011	68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.1	122 km	10 km
Apr 28, 2011	56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.0	110 km	10 km
May 14, 2011	48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.9	104 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	118 km	4 km
May 9, 2011	55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M3.9	111 km	10 km
May 3, 2011	65 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.8	119 km	10 km
May 27, 2010	22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M3.7	87 km	5 km
May 4, 2011	59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.7	112 km	10 km
May 27, 2011	50 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.6	105 km	10 km
Apr 28, 2011	62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.6	117 km	9 km
May 5, 2011	51 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.6	106 km	10 km
May 19, 2011	52 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.4	108 km	10 km
Feb 23, 1992	60 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M3.4	132 km	5 km
May 10, 2011	59 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M3.4	114 km	10 km
Mar 29, 2024	51 km E of Ascención, Mexico	M3.4	129 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 21, 1992	EF1	5 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	52 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1974	EF1	70 km	4.5 mi	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF1	40 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 29, 1959	EF1	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 2019	EF0	6 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 13, 2011	EF0	54 km	0.4 mi	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	65 km	8.4 mi	0
Sep 13, 2006	EF0	90 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 28, 2005	EF0	78 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 2002	EF0	89 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2001	EF0	89 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 1992	EF0	54 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 22, 1988	EF0	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1988	EF0	14 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 1981	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 19, 1972	EF0	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF0	43 km	3.6 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	67 km
2009	OROGRANDE	14,853	75 km
1994	HAT	14,842	52 km
1994	UNNAMED	14,645	80 km
2000	HAY MEADOW	13,553	97 km
2011	ABRAMS	12,786	80 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,496	99 km
1989	CLI	7,469	94 km
1992	UNNAMED	7,001	92 km
2010	LONG CANYON	6,656	74 km
1990	UNNAMED	6,605	69 km
1993	UNNAMED	6,482	38 km
2011	CENTENNIAL	6,269	92 km
1993	MARTIN	5,290	79 km
2018	ORGAN	4,880	94 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,579	72 km
2022	POTRILLO	4,293	95 km
2000	DOUBLE TK	3,820	98 km
1990	SOLADA	3,419	74 km
1993	UNNAMED	3,153	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in
February	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in
March	55°F (13°C)	0.2 in
April	62°F (17°C)	0.1 in	Driest
May	71°F (21°C)	0.3 in
June	79°F (26°C)	0.7 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	80°F (27°C)	1.5 in
September	75°F (24°C)	1.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	0.7 in
November	53°F (11°C)	0.4 in
December	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Socorro has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and April the driest (0.1").

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