Why visit Murillo
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Edinburg 18, Museum of South Texas History, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center and Beethoven Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Murillo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Murillo
Murillo, previously recorded as Nurillo, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,158 at the 2020 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Murillo, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Museum of South Texas History
Museum · 3.6 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
714 South Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Beethoven Park
Park · 2.2 mi
2215 South Veterans Boulevard, Edinburg
Mo-Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Where to stay2
History
In 2013, the City of Edinburg annexed about 2,000 acres (810 ha) of land total. Accordingly, the size of Murillo decreased as of the 2020 U.S. census.
From the History section of Murillo, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries48
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
School · 2.4 mi
1407 East Freddy Gonzalez Drive, Edinburg
Healthcare1
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1901 South 24th Avenue, Edinburg
Map of Murillo
62 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, 9 miles away.
- Muniz 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Lopezville 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- César Chávez 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Edinburg 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- San Carlos 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- San Juan 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Alamo 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- La Blanca 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Doolittle 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- McAllen 8 mi west, about 13 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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