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Uvalde
is small city located in southwest Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,751 residents. The town was founded in 1853 and was named for the Spanish governor, Juan de Ugalde. The city of Uvalde is considered to be the southernmost point of the Texas Hill Country and the northern point of the South Texas region. Uvalde has the distinction of being the only known bottler of cactus juice. It is also known as the Honey Capital of the World for its' production of Huajillo (also spelled Guajillo) Honey, a mild light colored honey. Attractions in Uvalde include the Aviation Museum of Texas, Cook's Slough Sanctuary, which is a natural birding habitat, the Sahawe Indian Outdoor Theater, and the Uvalde Memorial Park and Recreational Complex. The latter offers shaded picnicking spots, playgrounds, fountains, an amphitheater, basketball and volleyball courts, covered pavilion and walking trails. One of the most unique attractions in Uvalde is the Briscoe Art & Antique Collection, which is located within First State Bank of Uvalde. It's the most unique bank in Texas, most likely the whole country. With over 6,000 visitors per year, the art collection includes masterpieces by Rembrandt and Gainsborough.
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Uvalde Vacation Rentals
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Uvalde Hotels and Resorts
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| Holiday Inn Uvalde | 920 E Main St | Uvalde, TX | | (830) 278-4511 |
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Uvalde Weather & Climate
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Southwestern Texas Hill Country is on the edge of the humid subtropical climate zone. Summers are hot and humid and winters are cool. The region has many rivers and hills and the vegetation is both deciduous and coniferous at the greater elevations. Average annul rainfall in southwestern Texas is up to 48 inches (1,200 mm). Flooding is common near rivers and in low lying areas. The wettest months of the year are April and May. Snow is extremely rare in this region. There are basically just the two seasons; summer and winter. Cold, dry air from the Great Plains moves into the area in the wintertime. Tornadoes are possible, but not as common as in other areas of the state.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
63°F |
37°F |
1.02 in. |
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| February |
69°F |
41°F |
1.12 in. |
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| March |
76°F |
48°F |
0.98 in. |
- |
| April |
82°F |
57°F |
2.03 in. |
- |
| May |
87°F |
65°F |
3.28 in. |
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| June |
92°F |
70°F |
3.54 in. |
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| July |
95°F |
71°F |
1.22 in. |
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| August |
95°F |
71°F |
2.62 in. |
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| September |
91°F |
67°F |
2.33 in. |
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| October |
82°F |
58°F |
2.38 in. |
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| November |
72°F |
47°F |
1.57 in. |
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| December |
65°F |
39°F |
1.34 in. |
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Uvalde Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Garner Field (UVA) located about 2 miles east of Uvalde, the Hondo Municipal airport (HDO) located approximately 38 miles east of Uvalde in Hondo, Texas, Mc Kinley Field (T30) located roughly 48 miles southeast of Uvalde in Pearsall, Texas, the Maverick County Meml International airport (5T9) located around 50 miles west of Uvalde in Eagle Pass, Texas, Kerrville Municipal Louis Schreiner Field (ERV) located about 67 miles northeast of Uvalde in Kerrville, Texas, and finally the Del Rio International airport (DRT) located approximately 69 miles west of Uvalde in Del Rio, Texas.
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Uvalde Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Kiddie Park Of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 79.3 mi. | | | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 79.3 mi. | | | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio | TX | 79.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splashdown San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 79.3 mi. | | | Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 105.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Uvalde Memorial Park Golf Course | Uvalde | TX | | |
| | | State Parks |
| Garner State Park | | TX | 25.8 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium | San Antonio | TX | 79.3 mi. | | | Sea World of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | 79.3 mi. | |
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