El Paso is starting Monday, August 17, with clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s, but the brief morning comfort will not last. Sunshine will push the city toward a high near 95°F before a hotter, drier stretch takes over the Borderland.
Afternoon Stays Mostly Sunny
Monday afternoon should remain mostly sunny, with east winds around 3 to 7 mph and only a 13% chance of precipitation in the city forecast. Isolated thunderstorms are more likely in the Gila Region and Sacramento Mountains, while lowland chances around El Paso remain limited, according to the National Weather Service.
Any storm that does develop could produce a sudden, strong outflow wind even if little rain reaches the ground. Away from storms, east or southeast winds should stay relatively light and ease after sunset, with partly cloudy skies and a low near 75°F tonight.
Triple Digits Take Over Midweek
Tuesday will be sunny and hotter, with a high near 97°F, followed by a high around 100°F Wednesday. Thursday is currently expected to be the hottest day of the week at about 102°F, while overnight lows hold in the mid to upper 70s.
The heat will stay firmly in charge Friday through Sunday, when highs are forecast near 101°F each day. Friday could also bring east winds of 6 to 12 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph, before mostly clear nights settle back in.
Rain Chances Fade As Heat Rises
The broader forecast calls for dry, hot weather to return to El Paso’s lowlands by midweek, with most rain chances shifting toward higher terrain. Thunderstorm chances may tick back up Thursday afternoon, especially west of the Rio Grande, but gusty outflow winds could be a bigger concern locally than rainfall.
With afternoon humidity expected to fall into the low to mid teens from Wednesday into Friday, residents should plan strenuous outdoor activity for the morning or evening, drink water regularly, and take heat symptoms seriously. No watches, warnings, or advisories are currently listed for the El Paso area.
