Why visit Heidelberg
Townapedia lists 5 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 50°F.
Weather in Heidelberg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Heidelberg
Heidelberg is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,507 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Heidelberg, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay2
Quality Inn & Suites At The Outlets Mercedes/Weslaco
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
4701 East Expressway 83, Mercedes
Shopping1
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
Shopping center · 1.4 mi
5001 East Expressway 83, Mercedes
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Map of Heidelberg
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 50°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 54°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 60°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 65°F | 1.5 in |
| May | 90°F | 72°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 76°F | 2.8 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 76°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 76°F | 1.9 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 73°F | 5.6 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 66°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 58°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 52°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Weslaco (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
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
Valley International Airport (HRL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Mercedes 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Weslaco 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Donna 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Edcouch 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Combes 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Harlingen 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Alamo 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- San Benito 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- San Juan 16 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Edinburg 19 mi northwest, about 31 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
- ISS046-E-32044 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-39461 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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