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El Paso, TX Weather on August 12
August 12th in El Paso, TX typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 94°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 12th was in 2020 (94°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (71°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of August 12th dates historically, with the wettest August 12th recording 2.26" of rain. The last decade has been 3.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 12
Planning for August 12th in El Paso, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
August 12 Weather Records for El Paso
- •The all-time record high for August 12th in El Paso, TX is 107°F, set in 2020.
- •The coldest August 12th on record dropped to 61°F in 1975.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 12th in 45 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 12th was 9°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 12 ever in El Paso?
The warmest August 12 in El Paso, TX reached 107°F in 2020. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 94°F.
What was the coldest August 12 ever in El Paso?
The coldest August 12 in El Paso, TX dropped to 61°F in 1975. That is 9°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.
What is the average temperature on August 12 in El Paso?
On August 12, El Paso averages a high of 94°F and a low of 70°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from BIGGS AFB.
How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in El Paso?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 in El Paso, TX, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 12 Weather History in El Paso
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 96°F | 73°F | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 104°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 98°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 96°F | 71°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 65°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 2020 | 107°F | 81°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 101°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 92°F | 68°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 2016 | 102°F | 69°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2015 | 98°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 71°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2013 | 96°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 101°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 96°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 100°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 94°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 95°F | 70°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2007 | 98°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 95°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 79°F | 64°F | 2.26" | -- |
| 2004 | 94°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 97°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 100°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 94°F | 69°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2000 | 97°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 95°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 95°F | 69°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1997 | 94°F | 70°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 1996 | 96°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 99°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 97°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 101°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 87°F | 65°F | 1.64" | -- |
| 1991 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 87°F | 65°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1989 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 93°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 94°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 94°F | 69°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1982 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 87°F | 66°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 64°F | 0.34" | -- |
| 1979 | 90°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 100°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 99°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 95°F | 61°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 1974 | 96°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 98°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 91°F | 66°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1971 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: BIGGS AFB
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for El Paso, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.