Why visit El Refugio
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Rio Grande City – Camargo International Bridge.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 99°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in El Refugio
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About El Refugio
El Refugio ("The Refuge") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 407 at the 2020 census. El Refugio gained area in the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article El Refugio, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Rio Grande City – Camargo International Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge between Texas and Tamaulipas
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay1
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rio Grande City
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
5274 East US Highway 83, Rio Grande City
Churches and places of worship1
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
5752 East US Highway 83, Rio Grande City
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of El Refugio
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 45°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 76°F | 50°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 82°F | 56°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 89°F | 63°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 94°F | 70°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 98°F | 74°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 99°F | 75°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 99°F | 75°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 94°F | 71°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 88°F | 63°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 54°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 47°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rio Grande City Hcn (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
Starr County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (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, 34 miles away.
- Las Lomas 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Rio Grande City 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Sullivan City 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Escobares 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Roma 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- La Joya 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Penitas 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Doffing 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Palmview 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- La Homa 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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
- Rio Grande City 1999, Wbaron, CC BY 3.0
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