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Average Weather in Brownsville, Texas, United States, Year Round - Weather Spark

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In Brownsville, the summers are long, hot, and oppressive; the winters are short, cool, dry, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 52°F to 94°F and is rarely below 39°F or above 98°F.

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Average High-94 in July/August
Average Low-52 January
Average Rainfall-2.28in/month

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Climate Brownsville - Texas and Weather averages Brownsville

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Brownsville weather averages and climate Brownsville, Texas. The monthly temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine. A climate graph showing the rainfall data, temperatures and normals. Average weather Brownsville, TX.

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The site itself mostly consists of greenery and forests covering most of the site. The southwest portion of the site has a somewhat desert terrain with not as many trees and more sand or dry dirt than grass. Around the site consists of mostly the same thing with lots of green and trees and not as much desert.

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Plants of the Costal Rio Grande Marshlands 

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Plants of the Costal Rio Grande Marshlands 

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This area is filled with soils that contain marshy, poorly-oxygenated, saline soils. Most of the area is characterized by lots of standing, brachish water and salt-water plants like shoalgrass, turtlegrass, sedge, rush, cattail, mangrove, pickerelweed and common reeds. Furthermore, common flowers found in this area are the water hyacinth, beach morning glory, white waterlily and rose mallow.

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Sandsheets are caused by winds blowing in from the Gulf of Mexico and often form on the north side of the Rio Grande (our site), the sand in the area makes up the bulk of the soil in the ecosystem. Both large trees and shrubs are capable of growing in this area along with tall grasses. Prickly pears and mesquite can often be found in the eco system accompanied by grasses like the seacoast blue stem, as well as the gulfdune paspalum, camophor daisy and indiangrass. Oak forests can populate the area it can support flowers like the bluebell and petunia.

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Tropical and subtropical coniferous forests

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These plants make up the bulk of the Texas Costal Plains and are made up of small root plants due to the ~56in of rain per year preventing the clay soil from supporting large root plants. Tall grasses like: blue stem, bulrush, eastern gamagrass, switchgrass and yellow indiangrass populate much of the area; along with flowers such as the texas coneflower, swamp sunflower, indian blanket, mexican hat, goldenrod, black-eyed susan and blazing star.

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Most winds come from the Gulf of Mexico from the south east and blow westward than towards the north.

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earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions

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See current wind, weather, ocean, and pollution conditions, as forecast by supercomputers, on an interactive animated map. Updated every three hours.

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Some materials found in the area:
-clay
-wood
-stone
clay can be used for adobe house building. Stone and would for normal buildings and houses. These resources are pretty consistent throughout most of Texas.

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Tropical and subtropical coniferous forests

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Shining a Light on Solar Power
Shining a Light on Solar Power

Renewable energy is something that many of our customers are starting to consider. Because big wind turbines are not the most practical of solutions for most homes and businesses, solar power will be the solution to which many people turn, but it's a decision that must be made only after many factors are considered.
Expense
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) does have a small number of customers who already have solar power installed in their homes. Of those customers, almost all continue to have to pay some type of electricity bill to BPUB. Why is that? Let's look at some of the things to think about before investing in solar power.
Weather
While it's more affordable now than it used to be, solar power is still a major investment. Someone can expect to easily pay $20,000 and more likely much more to set up a full solar system. That's a pretty hefty price tag for anyone. Plus, unlike other energy saving measures, there aren't many rebates out there for solar purchases. If you choose to build a smaller solar panel system to reduce your cost, you may not get much of a return on your investment, with only minimal savings on your monthly bill.

The Valley is ideally suited for wind energy, benefiting from coastal wind patterns because of its close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, but it's not such a perfect location for solar power. Overcast and cloudy days are quite common in the Valley. When the sun isn't shining on your solar arrays, there is no power being created. That means your energy needs will be served by your power provider, not your solar panels.
Your House
There are battery storage technologies available to save excess power you create but don't need at that time, but that power storage also comes with a very expensive price that will increase the time you will need to pay off the equipment and make it harder to justify the expense. You might end up paying more per month for your equipment than you do now for your electricity bill.

There is certainly enough sunlight to bring down your bill, but it may not be enough for you to justify investing in solar at this time. Before you make that decision, you really should do a thorough examination of your home to determine just how much you might benefit from solar.

Have you already taken other steps to bring down your bill? Is your air conditioner one that is energy efficient? Do you sufficient insulation for your home? Have you installed energy efficient windows? Are there any holes, cracks or gaps in your home that might make your air conditioner work a little harder? These are all things that can be done with a smaller investment and can have a major impact on your monthly bill. Plus, many of those improvements qualify for rebates in BPUB's Green Living rebate program to offset your costs. Go here to learn more about BPUB's Green Living rebate program: http://www.brownsville-pub.com/go-green/green-rebates-program.
Next Steps
Regardless, you shouldn't consider solar power until your home is as energy efficient as possible; otherwise, you won't see the full benefits of transitioning to solar power. You can contact BPUB to request a free evaluation of your home to figure out what can be done to bring down your bill.

If you still are interested in solar power, contact BPUB to discuss it. Our representatives might be able to recommend some other things to do to bring down your bill and will work with you to ensure that your solar power system is safely connected to the electrical grid. If there's an outage in your area, BPUB needs to know that any power your home is producing won't go into a power line that needs to be repaired. Not taking this precaution could result in BPUB linemen being hurt or even killed by electric shock.

BPUB is excited about the possibilities created through renewable energy and is here to work with any customers interested in making that transition. If you have any questions, you can contact BPUB's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Coordinator at 956-983-6282.

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Shining a Light on Solar Power Renewable energy is something that many of our customers are starting to consider. Because big wind turbines are not the most practical of solutions for most homes and businesses, solar power will be the solution to which many people turn, but it's a decision that must be made only after many factors are considered.

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List of resources:
-forestry and timber
-fuel resources
-minerals
-rock and sediments

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Coastal plains are flat, low-lying areas adjacent to coastlines. They may be separated from surrounding areas by hills or mountains, or they may transition gradually into higher ground. Partly because they were underwater at some time in the past, they are often areas of rich, fertile soil as well as repositories of important natural resources. They may support forests, and because of sediment that has been deposited there, can be rich in minerals. The plains along the Gulf Coast in the United States are an important repository for natural gas and other fossil fuels.

Forestry and Timber

Before settlement, the Coastal Plain supported pine and hardwood forests. Most original forests were cleared for agriculture and settlement, but Coastal Plain states have active forestry programs that produce quality timber. Virginia is an example, supplying timber, logs, veneers and other forest service products from native species and managed forests to a global market. Trees grow faster in the Coastal Plain and have a heavier-textured wood. Species harvested include white and red oaks, tulipwood, soft maple, hickory, southern yellow pine, maple and black walnut. Bald cypress is another major timber tree, native to still-water swamps and moist soils from southern Delaware south through Florida and west along the Gulf Coast to Texas. Its wood is decay-resistant and used in building, boat planking, fence posts, finish carpentry and cabinetry.

Rocks and Sediments

The Coastal Plain has abundant deposits of sand and gravel washed down along rivers and streams. These are mined and used in cement and road fills. Clays are also common, with several types that have distinct uses. The Southeast Coastal Plain, especially Georgia and South Carolina, lead the nation in clay production. Kaolin or China clay goes into fine porcelain and industrial processes. Other clays include absorbent fuller's earth, ball clay used in ceramics, and common clay used in brick-making. Limestone occurs as a sedimentary bedrock, mined for use in construction, as crushed stone, and for use in cement and concrete. Florida and Alabama Coastal Plain areas are important limestone producers.

Fuel Resources

The Gulf Coast Coastal Plain possesses oil and natural gas deposits. In Texas, every coastal county produces some oil and natural gas. Louisiana has gas plants and oil refineries scattered throughout its part of the Coastal Plain. Alabama produces over $2.4 billion annually of oil and gas. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated in 2011 that significant undiscovered natural gas resources exist in Mesozoic basins underneath Coastal Plain areas of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Deposits of brown coal, or lignite, occur throughout Texas' Coastal Plain from the Rio Grande near Laredo to the Arkansas and Louisiana borders on the east.

Minerals

Ancient sea bed and river deposition of mineral and metal ores resulted in placer deposits in the Coastal Plain. Mineral resources include gypsum, bauxite, phosphate, bentonite, mica, titanium, zirconium, perlite and vermiculite. Virginia's Coastal Plain contains deposits of potash or potassium carbonate and the rare earth elements cerium and neodymium. In the Texas Coastal Plain, molybdenum is found in association with uranium ores. Sulfur comes from deposits in the cap rock material of some of the salt domes along the Texas Gulf Coast.

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List of Natural Resources in the Coastal Plains

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ssuaphoto/iStock/GettyImages Coastal plains are flat, low-lying areas adjacent to coastlines. They may be separated from surrounding areas by hills or mountains, or they may transition gradually into higher ground. Partly because they were underwater at some time in the past, they are often areas of rich, fertile soil as well as repositories of important natural resources.