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 McAllen, TXSan Antonio, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock32.838.1
 Snowfall0  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days5882.5106.2
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock94.285.8
 Avg. Jan. Low49.4  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.1216502443
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 11 years ago

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Reviews for San Antonio    239 Reviews

I've lived here 13 years now and hoping to move!! Not the most exiting place to live if you enjoy being outdoors for activities like biking, hiking or even walking or  More

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I lived in San Antonio for about 7 months or so, and for a reason! Like anywhere I think SA has its pros and cons, but ultimately being in my early 20s and single I  More

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Over 3 years ago

Overall, San Antonio is a nice place to live. The weather is generally pleasant but from mid June to about mid September, it does get scorching hot. I remember one  More

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