El Paso, TX All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in El Paso, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107°F (42°C) | July 8, 1951 and June 28, 1957 |
| Record Low | -9°F (-23°C) | January 11, 1962 |
| Lowest High | 17°F (-8°C) | January 10, 1962 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | June 24, 1958 |
| Highest Mean | 94.5°F (35°C) | June 18, 1960 |
| Lowest Mean | 4.5°F (-15°C) | January 11, 1962 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.78" (70.6 mm) | September 5, 1962 |
| Max in One Month | 5.41" (137.3 mm) | September 1962 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | March 1950 |
| Max in One Year | 16.21" (411.7 mm) | 1958 |
| Least in One Year | 4.44" (112.7 mm) | 1953 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.1" (20.6 cm) | February 2, 1956 |
| Max in One Month | 11.0" (27.9 cm) | December 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 11.0" (27.9 cm) | 1960-61 |
| Max in One Year | 12.9" (32.8 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.2" (5.6 cm) | November 13, 1961 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.2" (5.6 cm) | November 13, 1961 |
| Latest Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | March 27, 1955 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.1" (0.3 cm) | March 27, 1955 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1949 – February 28, 1966 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1949 – February 28, 1966 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1949 – February 28, 1966 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BIGGS AFB (7 mi from El Paso, TX). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in El Paso, TX?
The all-time record high in El Paso, TX is 107°F (42°C), set on July 8, 1951 and June 28, 1957.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in El Paso, TX?
The all-time record low in El Paso, TX is -9°F (-23°C), set on January 11, 1962.
What is the most rain El Paso, TX has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near El Paso, TX is 2.78 inches, on September 5, 1962.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in El Paso, TX?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near El Paso, TX is 8.1 inches, on February 2, 1956.
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