Climate

The County Has a Subtropical Climate With Intense Summer Heat

Hidalgo County has a subtropical climate with July highs near 96°F, about 23 inches of annual rain, and a risk of severe tropical weather.

Hidalgo County The Great Outdoors

Average January lows are around 47°F, while July averages reach about 96°F. Annual rainfall is roughly 23 inches, most of it falling in the summer and fall. The county is inland from the Gulf but still in the path of tropical storms moving up from the Gulf of Mexico.

Heat is a serious health hazard here from May through September. If you are new to the region, plan outdoor work and activity for the early morning. Check the National Weather Service forecast office for current conditions and heat advisories.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas – Hidalgo County

More Hidalgo County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Separate Offices Handle Your Property Taxes

Hidalgo County has one office that values your property and a different office that collects the taxes—you need to know which to contact.

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Homestead Exemption

A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you can file for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of its value gets taxed.

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Taxing Units

Your Tax Bill Comes From Many Different Entities

Hidalgo County has 56 active taxing units, so your total tax bill is the sum of rates from several different entities.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Texas law lets qualifying farmland and ranchland be taxed on what it produces rather than what it could sell for, which can cut the tax bill significantly.

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