El Paso is starting Sunday, August 9, with clear skies and temperatures around 77 degrees before the desert heat takes over. The high should reach 98 degrees under sunny skies, with a light east-southeast breeze and no rain in the forecast. Dry air will push afternoon humidity down sharply, making hydration and shade important for anyone spending time outside.
Triple-Digit Heat Arrives Monday
Sunday night will stay mostly clear, with a low near 75 degrees and light east-southeast winds. Monday is expected to reach 100 degrees, followed by a high near 101 on Tuesday, while rain chances remain near zero across El Paso. The National Weather Service says the Rio Grande Valley will remain in a stretch of triple-digit heat over the next several days.
Storm Chances Return Later In The Week
The pattern shifts Wednesday as moisture begins returning to the region, though El Paso should still reach about 100 degrees under mostly sunny skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives Wednesday night, with a 20% chance of precipitation and gusts potentially reaching 23 mph. Thursday will be a little cooler at around 97 degrees, with another slight storm chance Thursday night.
Saturday Brings The Best Rain Chance
Friday and Saturday will remain hot, with highs near 98 degrees and mostly sunny to sunny skies. The best chance for showers and thunderstorms comes Saturday night, when the forecast calls for a 40% chance and mostly cloudy conditions. Until then, residents should plan strenuous outdoor activities for earlier or later in the day, keep water handy, and avoid leaving children or pets in parked vehicles.
