Natassia Paloma, El Paso Times
Updated Mon, June 8, 2026 at 2:13 AM UTC
El Paso could hit its first 100-degree day soon. Here’s when
Sun City is about to live up to its name as triple-digit heat is expected to arrive in the coming days.
Clouds and rain chances are expected to clear out as sunshine returns to the forecast, sending temperatures soaring starting this weekend. El Paso is expected to hit 100 degrees on Sunday, June 7, though if the temperature falls short, the National Weather Service says the triple digit mark should arrive by Monday or Tuesday, June 8-9.
Triple digit heat is expected to continue next week, with rain chances diminishing after the weekend.
If El Paso reaches triple digit, its first 100-degree temperature will be early this year — the average start date for triple digits in the Sun City is June 12, according to the National Weather Service.
100-degree fun facts
Here are some 100-degree fun facts, provided by the National Weather Service:
From 1887 through 2024, the maximum temperature has reached 100 degrees or higher 2,193 times.
Since 1887, El Paso has averaged 16 days of triple digits per year.
The record for most triple-digit days in a year was 70 in 2023.
Since 1879, no year has gone without at least one triple-digit occurrence.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in El Paso was 114 on June 30, 1994.
The most consecutive triple-digit days was 44 days from June 16 to July 29, 2023.
The earliest occurrence of triple digits was on May 7, 2020.
The latest start time of triple digits was on Sept. 2, 1899.
The latest occurrence of triple digits was on Sept. 27, 2024.
The average start date for Triple Digits is June 12.
The average end date for Triple Digits is August 3.
Heat safety tips
Here are some tips on how to stay safe in the heat from the El Paso Department of Public Health:
For homes, cover windows with drapes or shades, weatherstrip doors and windows and use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard to reflect heat back outside.
When outside, wear a wide hat and loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing. Use a minimum SPF 15 sunscreen and apply at least 20 minutes before sun exposure with reapplication every two hours.
Avoid strenuous activity in the heat, which may increase the risk of dehydration and lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and stay informed of extreme weather conditions.
Never leave people or pets in a car, even for a minute.
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