César Chávez, Texas
César Chávez is a community of 1,351 people in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Why visit César Chávez
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Museum of South Texas History.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in César Chávez
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About César Chávez
César Chávez is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, César Chávez had a population of 1,608. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article César Chávez, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Museum of South Texas History
Museum · 3.1 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay1
Schools, colleges and libraries43
31 more on the map.
History
The CDP's size decreased between the 2010 U.S. census and the 2020 U.S. census.
From the History section of César Chávez, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of César Chávez
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 49°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 54°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 58°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 65°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 92°F | 71°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 75°F | 2.8 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 77°F | 2.5 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 77°F | 1.8 in |
| Sep | 93°F | 73°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 66°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 58°F | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 51°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Edinburg (3 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
Hidalgo County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Edinburg 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- San Juan 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Alamo 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- McAllen 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Pharr 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Donna 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Alton 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Weslaco 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Mission 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- La Homa 15 mi west, about 25 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
- ISS053-E-273999 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-273998 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-265912 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-265913 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-32043 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-104498 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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