Fort McIntosh, Texas

Historical Site 19th-century military fort and historic site in Texas

19th‑century U.S. Army fort in Laredo, preserved as a historic site. Visitors come for exhibits on frontier military history and the Fort McIntosh Historic District in downtown Laredo.

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Fort McIntosh, Texas
27.5077, -99.5218

How to Get to Fort McIntosh, Texas #

Fort McIntosh is located in southern Texas near Laredo; access is by car via local roads off US Highway corridors in the region. Visitors should consult municipal maps for the exact park or historic-site entrance and be aware of any seasonal closures or restricted access.

Tips for Visiting Fort McIntosh, Texas #

  • Confirm visiting hours ahead of time; smaller military historic sites sometimes have restricted public access or guided-only visits.
  • If the site is open, look for interpretive plaques and cemetery markers - they often tell the fort's shifting roles across decades.
  • Combine with other local history sites in the Laredo/McAllen border region for a fuller context.

Best Time to Visit Fort McIntosh, Texas #

Best in cooler months to avoid intense Texas summer heat and humidity.

Winter
November-February · 10-20°C
Milder temperatures make outdoor exploring more comfortable.
Spring/Fall
March-May, September-October · 18-28°C
Shoulder seasons avoid summer heat and the busiest tourist periods.

Weather & Climate near Fort McIntosh, Texas #

Climate

Fort McIntosh, Texas's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 38°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 34°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 37°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 38°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 38°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain.

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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