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Why visit Tornillo
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fabens–Caseta International Bridge and Tornillo-Guadalupe Bridge.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 28°F.
Weather in Tornillo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tornillo
Tornillo is a border town in El Paso County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tornillo had a population of 1,432. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this unincorporated community as a census-designated place (CDP). It is part of the El Paso metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Tornillo, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fabens–Caseta International Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Fabens, Texas
Museums and landmarks1
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
History
The town of Tornillo derives its name from the Spanish word for screw-bean bush, a hardy firewood once prevalent in the area. Tornillo was first platted in 1909 by a group of businessmen from El Paso, Texas who had formed the Tornillo Townsite Company. The first post office in the town opened the same year. Tornillo became the first agricultural area to be approved as part of the Rio Grande Irrigation Project after 1916. Cotton became the main crop in the region, however, by 1970, pecans were also a major agricultural crop in the area.
From the History section of Tornillo, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Tornillo
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 29°F | 0.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 33°F | 0.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 40°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 54°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 98°F | 63°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 67°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 66°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 35°F | 0.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 28°F | 0.5 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tornillo 2 Sse (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Paso County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
- 2008-08-29: Hurricane Gustav (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Clint 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- San Elizario 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Socorro 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Horizon City 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Fort Hancock 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Fort Bliss 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- El Paso 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- Sunland Park 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Santa Teresa 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Chaparral 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Lower Rio Grande Valley, Land of Fruit, Flowers and Fun Shine - Large Letter Postcard (50082348626), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
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