Weather in El Paso, Texas
Saguaro crowns open white. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:25 PM
- Moonset
- 2:21 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Saguaro crowns open white
El Paso at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings El Paso's peak heat at roughly 84°F mean temperature, while December delivers the year's coldest conditions at about 46°F. August sees the heaviest rainfall at 1.7 inches, contrasting sharply with April's meager 0.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| February | 52° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| March | 59° | 0.2″ | 1 |
| April | 67° | 0.2″ | 1 |
| May | 75° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| June | 84° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| July | 84° | 1.6″ | 4 |
| August | 83° | 1.7″ | 4 |
| September | 77° | 1.5″ | 3 |
| October | 67° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| November | 55° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| December | 46° | 0.6″ | 2 |
Regional context
El Paso belongs to the hot desert climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other cities in this climate group.
Similar climates: Socorro, TX, Horizon City, TX, Fort Bliss, TX, San Elizario, TX, Homestead Meadows South, TX.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the arrival of migrating Lesser Goldfinch flocks, their distinctive calls marking the transition into summer.
Desert Willow trees typically begin their flowering period in late spring, producing tubular blooms that attract hummingbirds through the warming months.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in El Paso?
- El Paso's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in El Paso?
- August is the wettest month with about 1.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 9 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in El Paso?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in El Paso?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 46°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in El Paso?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does El Paso get?
- El Paso averages about 22 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is El Paso?
- El Paso's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
El Paso, Texas sits in a hot desert climate zone. January temperatures hover near 47°F while July averages 84°F — a 38°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 9 inches, distributed across roughly 22 rainy days throughout the year.
Location at 31.8°N latitude, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation combine to determine what grows here, when frost strikes, and the daily weather patterns.
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