McAllen, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hidalgo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
143,789
Population
2,305/sq mi density
$60,165
Median Income
$29,406 per capita
$173,800
Home Value
$229,066 Zillow
$1,017
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
77°F
Avg Temperature
150
Violent Crime/100K
1,842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,165 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $1,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McAllen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 48.7 sq mi (126.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2250°N, 98.2461°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hidalgo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Allen International (MFE) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 41.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 24 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0324 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in |
McAllen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").