North Alamo, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for North Alamo, Hidalgo County.
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North Alamo unfolds across a flat, sun-baked expanse where the Rio Grande Valley floor stretches towards the horizon, a land defined by its fertile soil and the vast, open sky that presides over it. It lies 2.5 miles north-east of San Juan, TX (from San Juan, TX: bearing 40°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east of McAllen. The landscape here is a mosaic of agricultural fields, their emerald and ochre hues shifting with the seasons, punctuated by the occasional cluster of modest homes and the rustle of wind through the ubiquitous mesquite trees. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and ripening citrus, and the light often softens into a warm, honeyed glow as the day draws to a close. The terrain itself is remarkably level, a testament to the ancient alluvial deposits that have shaped this region for millennia, creating a canvas for human endeavor that feels both enduring and open to possibility. The history of North Alamo is deeply intertwined with the agricultural boom that transformed South Texas, its economy once anchored by the cultivation of cotton and citrus fruits, crops that still hold their place though their dominance has yielded to a more diverse agricultural mix. This rich soil, irrigated by intricate canal systems, has long been the lifeblood of the area, fostering a spirit of resilience and hard work among its residents. While the larger agricultural enterprises continue to thrive, small family farms and burgeoning entrepreneurial ventures contribute to the local economic character, offering everything from fresh produce to specialized services. North Alamo carries the quiet hum of a place that understands its roots, where the legacy of pioneering farmers and the ongoing pursuit of agricultural innovation are as palpable as the warmth of the Texan sun.
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| Location | North Alamo, Hidalgo County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 26.217296°N, 98.128897°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78516, 78589 |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for North Alamo, Texas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for North Alamo includes coordinates 26.217296°N, 98.128897°W, situated in Hidalgo County. ZIP code 78516, 78589. Telephone area code: 830. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.