The climate in El Paso County is arid and semi-arid. The county experiences very little rainfall, averaging only around 9 inches per year. The high desert climate is characterized by hot summers and cool winters. The area typically experiences a large range of temperatures throughout the year, with highs often reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months and lows dipping below freezing in the winter. Despite the lack of rainfall, the county is home to a variety of plants and animals that have adapted to the dry conditions.
El Paso County, Texas gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
El Paso County averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 293 sunny days per year in El Paso County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
El Paso County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 43 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year