Ector, TX County has an overall temperate climate, typically characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Average summer high temperatures hover around 95°F, while winter lows usually stay above freezing. The county sees an average of 24 inches of rain each year, with most precipitation occurring in spring and summer months. Due to its location in the heart of the state, the county is also subject to occasional severe weather such as thunderstorms, high winds and hail. However, Ector is generally not affected by extreme natural disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes.
Ector County, Texas gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ector County averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 261 sunny days per year in Ector County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ector County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 44 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year