Why visit Encinal
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 4 places to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Encinal
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Encinal
Encinal is a city in La Salle County, Texas, United States. The population was 540 at the 2020 census. Interstate 35 Business runs through the community. There are few businesses in Encinal; most have closed along the main street.
From the Wikipedia article Encinal, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
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Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship1
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
400 Santa Fe Street, Encinal
History
Encinal may be named for the Spanish word for a holm or holly oak grove. The town was supposed to be the county seat for Encinal County, which was established on February 1, 1856, and was to consist of the eastern portion of Webb County. The county was never organized and was finally dissolved on March 12, 1899. The Encinal territory was absorbed into Webb County, and Encinal became part of La Salle County.
From the History section of Encinal, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Encinal
11 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 46°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 51°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 87°F | 58°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 92°F | 66°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 98°F | 72°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 73°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 100°F | 73°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 93°F | 70°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 60°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 51°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 43°F | 1.1 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Encinal Hcn (5 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
La Salle County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-07-18: 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (COT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Cotulla 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Ranchos Penitas West 30 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Laredo 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Asherton 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Los Altos 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Pueblo Nuevo 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Big Wells 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Dilley 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Carrizo Springs 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- El Cenizo 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Encinal, TX,, water towerIMG 2463, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Encinal-tx2016-52(presbyterian-church), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Honey Mesquite (prosopis glandulosa), Encinalense, CC BY-SA 3.0
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