Mexico lies just across the Rio Grande from this southernmost Texas city of 187,000, where subtropical climate means winter rarely arrives. Summer heat persists from May through October with highs in the mid-90s and crushing humidity, while winter lows hover around 53°F. The region receives 27 inches of annual rain, often in tropical downpours. Spanish remains commonly spoken across this majority-Hispanic city where maquiladora industry, agriculture, and port commerce drive the economy. Palm trees and citrus groves reinforce the tropical feel of South Texas.
