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San Antonio

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel to San Antonio is generally safe. Visitors should stay informed about seasonal weather, especially the U.S. hurricane season and occasional severe thunderstorms.

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: San Antonio month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in San Antonio are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 7°C), and May the wettest (about 168 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January17.86.9527.3
February20.79.0567.0
March25.513.8638.1
April28.116.6939.1
May30.920.51689.8
June34.223.67611.6
July35.524.78311.8
August35.725.18211.5
September32.722.810110.3
October28.818.1799.3
November22.712.8637.3
December19.69.5586.7

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People and places shaping San Antonio

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1691

    In 1691, a group of Spanish explorers and missionaries came upon the river and Payaya settlement on June 13, the feast day of St.

  2. Documented history · 1709

    Father Antonio de Olivares visited the site in 1709, and he was determined to found a mission and civilian settlement there.

  3. Documented history · 1716

    The viceroy gave formal approval for a combined mission and presidio in late 1716, as he wanted to forestall any French expansion into the area from their colony of La Louisiane to the east, as well as prevent illegal trading with the Payaya.

  4. Documented history · 1718

    Differences between Alarcón and Olivares resulted in delays, and construction did not start until 1718.

Current public leadership

  • Gina Ortiz Jones

    Wikidata currently records this person as San Antonio's head of government. Mayor of San Antonio, Texas and former U.S. Air Force under secretary.

People associated with this place

  • James Bowie

    Texas frontiersman and defender of the Alamo, associated with San Antonio’s early Texas Revolution history.

Historical figures

  • Juan Seguín

    Tejano patriot, mayor of San Antonio in the 1830s, and key figure in Texas independence.

  • Father Antonio de Olivares

    Missionary who founded the original San Antonio mission (Mission San Antonio de Valero) and helped establish the settlement.

Local business and employers

  • Whataburger

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Antonio. Fast food burger chain.

  • Bitdefender

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Antonio. Multinational cybersecurity technology company.

  • Fairchild

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Antonio. 1925-2003 aerospace manufacturer in the United States.

  • Valero Energy

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Antonio. American petroleum company.

  • Tesoro Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Antonio. Marketing, logistics and refining company.

Newspapers and local media

  • San Antonio Express-News

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Antonio. Daily newspaper in San Antonio, TX, USA.

  • KENS

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Antonio. CBS television affiliate in San Antonio.

  • KVDF-CD

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Antonio. Television station in Texas, United States.

  • San Antonio Current

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Antonio. Newspaper in San Antonio, Texas.

  • K25OB-D

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Antonio. 3ABN television affiliate in San Antonio.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Temple Beth-El

    Wikidata places this site in San Antonio. Synagogue in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

  • Majestic Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in San Antonio. Theater and movie theater in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

  • La Villita

    Wikidata places this site in San Antonio. Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

  • Menger Hotel

    Wikidata places this site in San Antonio. Historic hotel in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

  • Mission San José

    Wikidata places this site in San Antonio. Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

  • Museum of Aerospace Medicine

    Wikidata places this site in San Antonio. Former aviation museum in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

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01 · Overview

San Antonio, in brief

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02 · History

How San Antonio took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting San Antonio

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in San Antonio

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in San Antonio

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in San Antonio

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for San Antonio

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08 · Questions

Questions about San Antonio

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Antonio

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01 · Q&A

Where is San Antonio located and what are its coordinates?

San Antonio is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 29.4241, -98.4936 with an elevation of 198 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of San Antonio?

San Antonio has a recorded population of approximately 1,526,656 and observes the America/Chicago time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in San Antonio?

Official and commonly spoken languages in San Antonio include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.

04 · Q&A

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