Megargel, Alabama
| Megargel, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
  Megargel, Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°22′48″N 87°25′42″W / 31.38000°N 87.42833°WCoordinates: 31°22′48″N 87°25′42″W / 31.38000°N 87.42833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.688 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.688 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 62 |
| • Density | 90/sq mi (35/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 122634[3] |
Megargel is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 62 as of the 2010 census.[2]
History
Named for Roy Megargel, who was the owner of the Gulf, Florida, and Alabama Railroad (GFA) in the early part of the 20th century. He initially got the town of Jones Mill (known today as Frisco City) to agree to change their name to Roy in 1913 on the condition he construct a rail line to the town. When he failed to do so, the town reverted to its old name in 1919.[4]
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).
| Climate data for Megargel, Alabama | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 15 (59) |
17 (63) |
21 (70) |
25 (77) |
29 (85) |
32 (89) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
31 (87) |
26 (79) |
21 (69) |
16 (61) |
24.9 (76.8) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 3 (38) |
4 (40) |
8 (46) |
12 (53) |
16 (61) |
19 (67) |
21 (70) |
21 (69) |
18 (65) |
12 (54) |
7 (44) |
4 (39) |
12.1 (53.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 132 (5.2) |
132 (5.2) |
165 (6.5) |
130 (5.1) |
119 (4.7) |
132 (5.2) |
155 (6.1) |
130 (5) |
117 (4.6) |
69 (2.7) |
109 (4.3) |
132 (5.2) |
1,522 (59.8) |
| Source: Weatherbase [5] | |||||||||||||
References
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ "Megargel". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3052
- ↑ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 4, 2013.
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