El Paso weather in December
December in El Paso averages 58°F by day and 34°F at night, with 0.6 inches of precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow. It is the 12th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
- Average high
- 58°F-9° vs November
- Average low
- 34°F14 nights below freezing
- Precipitation
- 0.6 in2 days with 0.1 in. or more
- Snow
- 1.3 in0 days at 90°F+
Is December a good time to visit El Paso?
December is cool, with highs around 58°F. The most comfortable months overall are March to April and October to November.
What to do in El Paso in December
Mix it up: El Paso Museum of Art, Chamizal National Memorial, El Paso Zoo, El Paso Museum of History. All things to do in El Paso.
On December 15 the sun rises at 6:57 am and sets at 5:03 pm, giving 10h 05m of daylight. Daylight all year.
What to pack for El Paso in December
- Long sleeves, a warm jacket and closed shoes
Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.
December nearby
| City | Distance | High | Low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 58°F | 34°F | 0.6 in | |
| Las Cruces, NM | 51 mi | 58°F | 30°F | 0.6 in |
| Odessa, TX | 231 mi | 59°F | 34°F | 0.6 in |
| Albuquerque, NM | 233 mi | 47°F | 27°F | 0.5 in |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 247 mi | 47°F | 27°F | 0.5 in |
| Midland, TX | 249 mi | 59°F | 34°F | 0.6 in |
| Tucson, AZ | 274 mi | 66°F | 41°F | 1.0 in |
Warmer places in December
Big cities with comfortable December highs between 68°F and 86°F:
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in El Paso in December?
In December, El Paso averages a high of 58°F and a low of 34°F, with 0.6 inches of precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Is December a good time to visit El Paso?
December is cool to cold in El Paso, with average highs of 58°F. Pack warm layers.
Does it snow in El Paso in December?
Yes. December averages 1.3 inches of snow.
Before and after: El Paso in November and El Paso in January. All twelve months: El Paso weather by month.
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station El Paso Intl. Airport, TX, 9.2 miles from the city center.