El Paso weather in July
In July, El Paso sees average daytime highs of 94°F and overnight lows near 72°F, with 1.2 in of rain across 5.7 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 94°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 57% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is El Paso's 12th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see El Paso's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 94°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 72°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1.2 in
- 5.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 5:15 AM – 7:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.45 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
El Paso is city in and county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States.
- Density
- 1,023/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1680
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 94°F through the month.
A typical July day in El Paso reaches about 94°F in the afternoon and slips back to 72°F overnight — a 22°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 86°F and 100°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Avg low (°F) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 72 |
| 2 | 96 | 72 |
| 3 | 95 | 72 |
| 4 | 95 | 72 |
| 5 | 95 | 73 |
| 6 | 95 | 73 |
| 7 | 95 | 73 |
| 8 | 95 | 73 |
| 9 | 95 | 73 |
| 10 | 95 | 73 |
| 11 | 94 | 73 |
| 12 | 94 | 73 |
| 13 | 94 | 73 |
| 14 | 94 | 72 |
| 15 | 94 | 72 |
| 16 | 94 | 72 |
| 17 | 94 | 72 |
| 18 | 94 | 72 |
| 19 | 94 | 72 |
| 20 | 93 | 72 |
| 21 | 93 | 72 |
| 22 | 93 | 72 |
| 23 | 93 | 72 |
| 24 | 93 | 72 |
| 25 | 93 | 72 |
| 26 | 93 | 72 |
| 27 | 93 | 72 |
| 28 | 93 | 72 |
| 29 | 93 | 72 |
| 30 | 93 | 72 |
| 31 | 93 | 72 |
How July really feels in El Paso
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
El Paso weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° / 34° | 0.5 | 3 | 0.5 | 10.2 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 63° / 39° | 0.5 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 71° / 45° | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 79° / 52° | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 12.8 | 8.6 |
| May | 87° / 60° | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 95° / 69° | 0.4 | 2.2 | 0 | 14 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 94° / 72° | 1.2 | 5.7 | 0 | 13.9 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 92° / 71° | 1.0 | 5.3 | 0 | 13.2 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 87° / 64° | 1.2 | 4.1 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 78° / 53° | 0.7 | 3.5 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 8.2 |
| Nov | 66° / 42° | 0.5 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 10.4 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 56° / 34° | 0.7 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 10 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 57% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 21%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 |
| Cloudier (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 15 |
| 2 | 85 | 15 |
| 3 | 84 | 16 |
| 4 | 84 | 16 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 |
| 6 | 83 | 17 |
| 7 | 82 | 18 |
| 8 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 80 | 20 |
| 11 | 79 | 21 |
| 12 | 79 | 21 |
| 13 | 78 | 22 |
| 14 | 78 | 22 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 78 | 22 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 77 | 23 |
| 22 | 77 | 23 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
| 31 | 77 | 23 |
Chance of precipitation in July
El Paso gets around 1.2 in of rain over 5.7 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 19% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 18 |
| 16 | 19 |
| 17 | 20 |
| 18 | 20 |
| 19 | 21 |
| 20 | 22 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 23 |
| 23 | 23 |
| 24 | 23 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 22 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 58% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 2 | 74 | 17 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 72 | 18 | 9 | 1 |
| 4 | 70 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| 5 | 69 | 19 | 10 | 2 |
| 6 | 67 | 20 | 11 | 2 |
| 7 | 67 | 20 | 11 | 2 |
| 8 | 66 | 20 | 12 | 2 |
| 9 | 64 | 21 | 12 | 3 |
| 10 | 63 | 21 | 13 | 3 |
| 11 | 63 | 21 | 13 | 3 |
| 12 | 61 | 21 | 14 | 4 |
| 13 | 61 | 21 | 14 | 4 |
| 14 | 60 | 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 15 | 58 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 16 | 58 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 58 | 20 | 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 56 | 20 | 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 55 | 20 | 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 54 | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 53 | 21 | 20 | 6 |
| 22 | 52 | 21 | 21 | 6 |
| 23 | 50 | 22 | 22 | 7 |
| 24 | 49 | 23 | 22 | 7 |
| 25 | 48 | 23 | 22 | 7 |
| 26 | 47 | 24 | 22 | 7 |
| 27 | 46 | 25 | 22 | 7 |
| 28 | 46 | 25 | 23 | 6 |
| 29 | 45 | 26 | 22 | 6 |
| 30 | 45 | 27 | 22 | 6 |
| 31 | 45 | 27 | 22 | 6 |
Wind in July
Winds average 6 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:08 AM to 5:24 AM, and sunset from 7:11 PM to 7:00 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:08 | 7:11 |
| 2 | 14.0 | 5:08 | 7:11 |
| 3 | 14.0 | 5:09 | 7:11 |
| 4 | 14.0 | 5:09 | 7:11 |
| 5 | 14.0 | 5:09 | 7:11 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 5:10 | 7:11 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 5:10 | 7:10 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 5:11 | 7:10 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 5:11 | 7:10 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:12 | 7:10 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:12 | 7:10 |
| 12 | 13.9 | 5:13 | 7:09 |
| 13 | 13.9 | 5:13 | 7:09 |
| 14 | 13.9 | 5:14 | 7:09 |
| 15 | 13.9 | 5:14 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 5:15 | 7:08 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:16 | 7:08 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:16 | 7:07 |
| 19 | 13.8 | 5:17 | 7:07 |
| 20 | 13.8 | 5:17 | 7:06 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 5:18 | 7:06 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:19 | 7:05 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:19 | 7:05 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:20 | 7:04 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:20 | 7:04 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:21 | 7:03 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:22 | 7:03 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:22 | 7:02 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 5:23 | 7:01 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 5:24 | 7:01 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 5:24 | 7:00 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.45 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.45 kWh/m² to a high of 8.26 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.45 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit El Paso?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in El Paso. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for El Paso in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, El Paso sees daytime highs around 94°F and nights near 72°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
UV index in El Paso in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in El Paso peaks around June 22 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in El Paso in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in El Paso is worst in December — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is El Paso?
El Paso sits at 31.8°N, 106.5°W, 3,717 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Ciudad Juárez, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around El Paso
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of El Paso.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around El Paso has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 863 ft around an average of 3,783 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,458 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,141 ft.
The land around El Paso is covered by artificial surfaces (84%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (44%), shrubs (30%) and bare terrain (21%) within 10 miles, and shrubs (41%) and bare terrain (41%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for El Paso (31.7587°, -106.4869°, elevation 3,717 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).