El Paso is starting on a crisp note on Wednesday, with clear skies over El Paso International Airport and temperatures hovering near 54°F. That early chill will not last. Sunshine is on track to push lowland highs into the low 80s on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with another warm one lined up for Thursday, April 9.
Afternoon Warmth
Drier air settles in Wednesday and Thursday, dropping midday relative humidity into the mid-teens to mid-20s and keeping surface winds on the lighter side. In other words, outdoor plans are safe territory for now. Highs should land near 82°F on Wednesday and close to 86°F on Thursday, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service El Paso.
Late-Week Thunder Risk
Moisture starts to creep back into the region late in the week, nudging up the odds of scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11. The best shot at storms still looks to be east of the Rio Grande Valley. We highlighted this warm-then-wet pattern in our April 7 coverage, per Hoodline.
Friday Into The Weekend
Guidance from the National Weather Service El Paso shows daytime rain chances near 30% on Friday, rising to roughly 50% Friday night and around 40% on Saturday. Any storms that do pop could bring brief heavy downpours and gusty winds.
If Friday ends up drier than advertised and widespread rain does not materialize, stronger southwest winds (around 20 to 30 mph) combined with low humidity on Sunday and Monday could elevate fire-weather concerns, the agency notes.
What To Know
Bottom line: stack your outdoor plans on Wednesday and Thursday while conditions stay dry, warm and generally calm. For Friday and the weekend, especially east of the city, keep an eye on updated forecasts and be ready to pivot if storms flare up.
Before late-week gusts arrive, secure loose patio furniture or yard items, and hold off on open burning in rural areas until humidity levels improve.
