Editing El Paso, Illinois (section)

==Geography==
El Paso is located in southeastern Woodford County at {{coord|40|44|20|N|89|0|58|W|type:city}} (40.738800, -89.016034).<ref name="elpasoprofile">{{Cite web |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/El_Paso_city,_Illinois?g=160XX00US1723737 |title=El Paso city, Illinois |website=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2025-01-30}}</ref><ref name="elpasolatlong">{{Cite web |url=https://www.latlong.net/place/el-paso-il-usa-23790.html |title=El Paso, IL, USA |website=LatLong.net |access-date=2025-01-30}}</ref> A small portion of the city limits extends east along [[U.S. Route 24]] into northern [[McLean County, Illinois|McLean County]]. US 24 leads east {{convert|15|mi}} to [[Interstate 55]] in [[Chenoa, Illinois|Chenoa]] and west {{convert|32|mi}} to [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]]. [[Interstate 39]] crosses the west side of El Paso, with access from Exit 14 (US 24);<ref name="mapquestelpaso">{{Cite web |url=https://www.mapquest.com/us/illinois/exit-14-us-24-s-753191039 |title=Exit 14: US 24 S |website=MapQuest |access-date=2025-01-30}}</ref> the Interstate highway leads south {{convert|14|mi}} to Interstate 55 in [[Normal, Illinois|Normal]] and north {{convert|45|mi}} to [[La Salle, Illinois|La Salle]].<ref name="i39histry">{{Cite web |url=https://www.aaroads.com/guides/i-039-il/ |title=Interstate 39 Guide – Illinois |website=AA Roads |access-date=2025-01-30}}</ref> [[Illinois Route 251]] follows the former alignment of [[U.S. Route 51]] through the center of El Paso, leading north {{convert|11|mi}} to [[Minonk, Illinois|Minonk]] and south {{convert|5|mi}} to [[Kappa, Illinois|Kappa]].<ref name="elpasomayor">{{Cite web |url=https://www.elpasoil.org/165/Mayor |title=Office of the Mayor |website=City of El Paso, Illinois |access-date=2025-01-30}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], El Paso has a total area of {{convert|2.15|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/><ref name="elpasoprofile" /> The city sits on high ground that drains north to the East Branch of Panther Creek and south to the headwaters of Wolf Creek. Both creek systems are south-flowing tributaries of the [[Mackinaw River]] and part of the [[Illinois River]] watershed.<ref name="mackinawriver">{{Cite web |url=https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/Documents/fact-sheet-mackinaw-river-nov-2018.pdf |title=Mackinaw River Fact Sheet |website=Illinois Environmental Protection Agency |date=November 2018 |access-date=2025-01-30}}</ref><ref name="mackinawwatershed">{{Cite web |url=https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/the-mackinaw-river-watershed/ |title=The Mackinaw River Watershed |website=The Nature Conservancy |access-date=2025-01-30}}</ref>

El Paso experiences a [[humid continental climate]], characterized by warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.<ref name="perfectweatherelpaso">{{Cite web |title=Average Weather in El Paso, Illinois, United States Year-Round |url=https://myperfectweather.com/api/cityinfo/17203El%20/degF/Average-Weather-in-El-Paso-Illinois-United-States-Year-Round |website=My Perfect Weather |access-date=30 January 2025}}</ref> Average high temperatures in July reach around 85.6&nbsp;°F, while January sees average lows near 15&nbsp;°F. The city receives approximately 35 inches of rainfall annually, with the majority occurring between April and October, and about 13 inches of snowfall each year.<ref name="epclimate">{{cite web|url=https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/illinois/el_paso|title=Climate in El Paso, Illinois|publisher=BestPlaces|access-date=2025-01-08}}</ref> The city's elevation is approximately 499 feet above sea level.<ref name="epclimate" />

El Paso's geographic location places it within the [[Peoria metropolitan area|Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area]], contributing to its connectivity and regional significance.<ref name="elpasomayor" />