El Paso, Texas has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 51.4 °F (low) to 79.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.9 Inches. El Paso is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3 °F | 59.5 °F | 0.45 in. |
| February | 36.4 °F | 64.8 °F | 0.52 in. |
| March | 43.0 °F | 72.5 °F | 0.31 in. |
| April | 50.2 °F | 80.6 °F | 0.19 in. |
| May | 59.1 °F | 89.1 °F | 0.29 in. |
| June | 68.1 °F | 97.6 °F | 0.55 in. |
| July | 71.4 °F | 96.6 °F | 1.55 in. |
| August | 70.0 °F | 94.7 °F | 1.62 in. |
| September | 63.8 °F | 89.2 °F | 1.65 in. |
| October | 51.8 °F | 80.6 °F | 0.66 in. |
| November | 39.7 °F | 68.5 °F | 0.36 in. |
| December | 31.8 °F | 58.8 °F | 0.78 in. |
| Annual | 51.4 °F | 79.4 °F | 8.93 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |