Ector County Climate
Ector County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
65.2°F
Annual Precip
13.6"
Annual Snowfall
1.5"
Extreme Heat Days
115.43333333333334
days >= 90°F/yr
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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 source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.