Weather & Climate in Van Horn, TX

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

Van Horn 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 4,049 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.5°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density	692/sq mi
Coordinates	31.0407°N, 104.8342°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Culberson County County
Nearest Airport	El Paso International (ELP) 105 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"

73% below US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	11.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.4 / 100
Community Resilience	1.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,021 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

May 4, 2025	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M5.4	76 km	8 km
Mar 26, 2020	41 km W of Mentone, Texas	M5.0	106 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2025	53 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M5.0	93 km	6 km
Jul 21, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.9	81 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2025	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.7	81 km	4 km
Jun 1, 2022	53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	80 km	6 km
Mar 25, 2022	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.6	80 km	7 km
Apr 30, 2011	54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.6	93 km	10 km
Mar 17, 2021	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	82 km	6 km
Aug 11, 2022	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.5	81 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2021	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.4	82 km	6 km
Apr 28, 2011	57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico	M4.4	90 km	7 km
Sep 1, 2022	38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas	M4.4	103 km	7 km
Jun 1, 2022	western Texas	M4.3	102 km	10 km
Mar 5, 2022	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	85 km	7 km
Jun 6, 2022	52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.3	81 km	5 km
Jul 28, 2021	54 km NW of Toyah, Texas	M4.3	84 km	6 km
May 2, 2011	57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas	M4.2	87 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2024	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	82 km	6 km
Feb 13, 2022	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico	M4.2	82 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 29, 1999	EF1	96 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	52 km	10.0 mi	0
Oct 2, 1995	EF1	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 1954	EF1	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 2007	EF0	41 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	61 km	1.4 mi	0
Apr 29, 2007	EF0	85 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 13, 2002	EF0	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF0	20 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 1999	EF0	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF0	65 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 6, 1997	EF0	52 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1997	EF0	51 km	0.3 mi	0
May 23, 1991	EF0	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 27, 1990	EF0	88 km	0.5 mi	0
May 22, 1987	EF0	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 14, 1977	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1969	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
May 14, 1969	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
May 17, 1965	EF0	84 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: ROCK HOUSE (299,170 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	ROCK HOUSE	299,170	98 km
2008	HUGHES RANCH	42,410	90 km
1989	UNNAMED	20,724	73 km
2018	MCDANNALD	18,338	79 km
1993	MCIVOR FIRE	15,255	73 km
2012	LIVERMORE RANCH	14,001	76 km
1993	DONAHOE FIRE	13,827	60 km
2012	SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE	12,528	64 km
2010	BRITE RANCH	12,291	99 km
2011	TEJANO CANYON	11,759	81 km
1994	UNNAMED	11,008	63 km
2018	SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX	10,247	74 km
2009	MCELROY	8,308	76 km
1994	UNNAMED	7,765	23 km
2018	BEAR MTN	7,613	67 km
1990	FRIJOLE	6,387	100 km
1993	PINE	5,956	97 km
1993	UNNAMED	5,905	66 km
1988	UNNAMED	5,741	99 km
1993	UNNAMED	5,193	50 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in
February	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	61°F (16°C)	0.3 in
May	69°F (21°C)	0.6 in
June	77°F (25°C)	1.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
December	44°F (7°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Van Horn has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.3").

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