El Paso County Climate
El Paso County, Texas
Avg Annual Temp
65.0°F
Annual Precip
8.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.5"
Extreme Heat Days
113.56666666666666
days >= 90°F/yr
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About El Paso County Weather
Desert heat and thin air
El Paso County’s 65.0°F annual average temperature and sparse 8.7 inches of rain define its classic desert climate. This precipitation level is a fraction of the national average, making it one of the driest counties in the country.
The dry western edge
While its average temperature of 65.0°F is nearly identical to the Texas average of 65.5°F, its rainfall is far below the state's 31.9-inch norm. El Paso represents the extreme arid end of the Texas climate spectrum.
Driest in the region
El Paso is significantly more arid than Ector County, receiving only 8.7 inches of rain compared to Ector's 13.6 inches. Despite the dryness, both counties experience similar extreme heat, with El Paso recording 114 days above 90°F.
Scorching summers and dry winters
The county faces 114 days of extreme heat annually, with July temperatures averaging a high 83.0°F. Winters are crisp but mild, averaging 45.7°F in January with 1.5 inches of annual snow.
Hydration and evaporative cooling
Residents must plan for 114 days of 90°F+ heat in an environment with only 8.7 inches of annual rain. Evaporative coolers are popular here due to the low humidity, and water conservation is a daily requirement.
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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.