UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in El Paso, United States 
will be up to 11.2, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
UV index at 11.2 in El Paso means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
El Paso usually has a moderate UV index, often ranging from 5 to 8, meaning sunlight can be strong, especially in summer. The UV levels peak in late spring and early summer.
El Paso experiences hot summers and mild winters. Summers are dry and very warm, while winters are cooler but rarely cold. Rain mostly falls in summer, and the area is generally sunny most of the year.
Compared to other places in the southwestern United States, El Paso is hotter and drier than cities farther north. It has more sunshine and less rainfall than nearby areas like New Mexico and is warmer than many parts of Texas.
See the UV index hour by hour for El Paso, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.