Ector County Climate
Ector County, Texas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
65.2°F
Annual Precip
13.6"
Annual Snowfall
1.5"
Extreme Heat Days
115
days >= 90°F/yr
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Growing Season & Gardening
8b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
6,163
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Ector County
Climate Verdict
Ector County has a warm, averaging 65.2°F year-round, arid conditions receiving just 13.6 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 115.43333333333334 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 1.5 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 45.1°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 83.5°F. The 38°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Ector County closely matches the Texas statewide average temperature of 65.5°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 18.3 inches less precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Ector County Weather
Hot and dry Permian Basin climate
Ector County’s annual average temperature of 65.2°F is well above the national median, characterizing its semi-arid environment. The county receives only 13.6 inches of annual precipitation, making it significantly drier than most of the United States.
Mirroring the Texas state average
At 65.2°F, Ector County sits almost exactly at the Texas state average temperature of 65.5°F. However, its 13.6 inches of rain is less than half of the state average of 31.9 inches, highlighting its arid western location.
Slightly wetter than El Paso
Compared to El Paso County’s 8.7 inches of rain, Ector is relatively wetter with 13.6 inches of annual precipitation. Both counties share intense heat, though Ector’s 115 extreme heat days outpace El Paso’s 114.
Extremely hot summers
The county endures 115 days per year where temperatures reach or exceed 90°F, driven by a July average of 83.5°F. Winters are dry and mild, with a January average of 45.1°F and just 1.5 inches of annual snow.
Strategies for extreme arid heat
With 115 extreme heat days, robust cooling systems and sun protection are essential for Ector County residents. The sparse 13.6 inches of annual rain suggests a focus on xeriscaping rather than traditional lawns.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.