McAllen is on U.S. Highway 83 about sixteen miles west of Weslaco and thirty-five miles west of Harlingen in southern Hidalgo County.
McAllen is a color splashed subtropical garden, centered in the rich history and tradition of the Rio Grande Valley. A place to relax in a superb climate, warmed by the sun and cooled by the refreshing Gulf breeze. McAllen has a rich and lively history, with small towns on both sides of the Rio Grande.
Much of the McAllen area's attraction lies in its geography, its great outdoors, its climate, its history, and its rich Hispanic flavor. Situated as far to the south as Miami, the laid-back subtropical setting easily lends itself to a slower, more relaxed, somehow more pleasant life-style.
Any time of year there are exciting things happening in and around McAllen: a number of challenging golf courses, tennis courts, swimming, bowling and miniature golf, recreation centers, and activity centers geared for kids during the day; plus lots of opportunities to let your hair down at night, from a quiet romantic bistro, through country western, to full blast rock-and-roll, and the very popular Tejano music of South Texas.
Housing Cost
A wide variety of price ranges are available, from the most modest to the more exclusive, including single family homes, townhouses, condos and studio apartments.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 123,622. McAllen covers 46 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 121 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 78501, 78503, 78504 - Area code: 956
Climate
McAllen, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 98.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 47.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at McAllen is 22.13 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 3.50 Inches.
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