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Weather & Climate in Tornillo, TX
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tornillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 3,585 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,585 ft (1,093 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4367°N, 106.1032°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | El Paso International (ELP) 30 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
153 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 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.4 | 86 km | 7 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M4.2 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2011 | 68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 65 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas | M4.0 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2015 | 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico | M3.9 | 143 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2011 | 55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2022 | 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico | M3.9 | 147 km | 7 km |
| May 14, 2011 | 48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2011 | 65 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas | M3.7 | 61 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2011 | 59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2011 | 50 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 90 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 51 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico | M3.6 | 79 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 | 105 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 7, 1997 | EF1 | 77 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF1 | 32 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 31, 1979 | EF1 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1974 | EF1 | 74 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1972 | EF1 | 57 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1959 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2019 | EF0 | 21 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2011 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2007 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2007 | EF0 | 90 km | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2005 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | EF0 | 77 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1992 | EF0 | 65 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1988 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1988 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 1972 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1972 | EF0 | 68 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1969 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 acres, 1993).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1993 | ESCONDIDO | 25,700 | 81 km |
| 2009 | OROGRANDE | 14,853 | 95 km |
| 1994 | HAT | 14,842 | 68 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 6,605 | 86 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,482 | 65 km |
| 1993 | MARTIN | 5,290 | 97 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,579 | 57 km |
| 1990 | SOLADA | 3,419 | 100 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 3,153 | 66 km |
| 2009 | ALAMO | 2,178 | 67 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 2,144 | 95 km |
| 2010 | FT BLISS 2 | 2,070 | 97 km |
| 2023 | LOMA DESERT | 2,028 | 48 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,827 | 96 km |
| 2022 | MIXEN | 1,557 | 80 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,158 | 51 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 1,079 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Tornillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.1").