Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
Muniz, Texas Climate Summary Location Southern Texas, in Hidalgo County Climate Type Subtropical Average Annual Temperature 73.6°F (23.1°C) Average Annual Precipitation 24.5 inches (622 mm) Seasons • Spring (March-May) Warm and dry, with occasional thunderstorms. • Summer (June-August) Hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. • Fall (September-November) Mild and dry, with occasional cool fronts. • Winter (December-February) Cool and dry, with occasional cold snaps. Temperature • Average January Temperature 55.6°F (13.1°C) • Average July Temperature 86.2°F (30.1°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 24.5 inches (622 mm) • Wettest Month May (3.8 inches) • Driest Month January (0.8 inches) Other Climate Features • High Humidity Humidity levels are typically high throughout the year. • Hurricanes Muniz is located in an area that is occasionally affected by hurricanes. • Droughts Droughts can occur in Muniz, especially during the summer months. • Extreme Heat Temperatures can reach over 100°F (37.8°C) during the summer. • Extreme Cold Temperatures can drop below freezing during the winter, but this is rare. Climate Change Impacts • Rising Temperatures Temperatures in Muniz are expected to increase in the future due to climate change. • Increased Precipitation Precipitation is also expected to increase, with more intense rainfall events. • More Extreme Weather Climate change is likely to lead to more frequent and intense hurricanes, droughts, and heat waves. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
Natural History • Muniz is located in the Blackland Prairie ecoregion, known for its fertile soil and diverse plant life. • The area was once home to vast grasslands and woodlands, supporting a wide range of wildlife, including bison, deer, and wolves. Science • In 1961, a meteorite weighing over 400 pounds crashed near Muniz, becoming known as the Muniz Meteorite. • The meteorite is a rare type known as a pallasite, composed of both metal and silicate minerals. Personalities Dr. Thomas Muniz:A prominent physician and landowner, Muniz donated the land for the town's namesake school and church. Dr. James C. Wilson:A local historian and educator, Wilson wrote extensively about the history of Muniz and the surrounding area. |
| Tourist Attractions
1.Fort Worth Botanic Gardens (10 miles away): A beautiful 120-acre botanical garden with a wide variety of plants and flowers, including the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden, and the Conservatory. 2.Kimbell Art Museum (12 miles away): A world-renowned art museum with a collection of over 350 paintings, sculptures, and other works of art from around the world. 3.Fort Worth Zoo (12 miles away): A large zoo with over 5,000 animals from all over the world, including lions, tigers, elephants, and gorillas. |
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