Why visit Mesquite
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Roma – Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Bridge and Roma Historic District.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 99°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Mesquite
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mesquite
Mesquite is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a new CDP, formed from part of the former Escobares CDP prior to the 2010 census, with a population of 505.
From the Wikipedia article Mesquite, Starr County, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Roma Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Texas, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship3
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
4987 Old Escobares Highway 83, Escobares
Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
Old Escobares Highway 83, Escobares
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Mesquite
18 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 (11 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, 48 miles away.
- Roma 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Escobares 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Rio Grande City 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Las Lomas 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- El Refugio 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Garza-Salinas II 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- La Puerta 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Sullivan City 27 mi east, about 44 min by car
- La Joya 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Penitas 35 mi east, about 56 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Roma Texas Port of Entry, Wbaron, CC BY-SA 3.0
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