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Alpine
is located in Brewster County in the west-central Big Bend region of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,905 residents. Alpine lies in a high valley (the highest city in the state,) with the Glass Mountains to the east, the Davis Mountains to the north, and the Del Norte Mountains to the south. This area had been a campsite area for cattlemen between 1878 and 1882. After that, a "tent city" was created for railroad workers and their families. The settlement was originally called Osborne, and by 1888, when the town's name changed to Alpine, the petition mentioned a hotel, three saloons, a rooming house, a livery stable, a butcher shop, a drugstore/post office and several houses. The town of Alpine was off to a good start. In the 1940s, the opening of Big Bend National Park brought even more growth to Alpine. Today, the city is home to the Sul Ross State University, a member of the Texas State University system. The town of Alpine also serves as a business center for ranching in the Big Bend area of Texas. Attractions include the restored Fort Davis Historic Site, which was a famous frontier outpost garrisoned from 1854 to 1891. The site has a museum, visitor's center and a restored officers' quarters. In addition, the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine houses local Spanish, Native American, and Mexican artifacts and historical displays.
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Alpine Vacation Rentals
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Alpine Hotels and Resorts
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| Alpine Classic Inn | 2401 E Hwy 90 | Alpine, TX | | (432) 837-1530 | | Oak Tree Inn | 2407 E Holland Ave | Alpine, TX | | (432) 837-5711 | | Ramada Limited Of Alpine | 2800 W Hwy 90 | Alpine, TX | | (432) 837-1100 | | Butterfield Inn Cottages | 201 State St | Fort Davis, TX | 21.1 mi. | (432) 426-3252 | | The Thunderbird Hotel | 601 W San Antonio | Marfa, TX | 22.0 mi. | (432) 729-1984 |
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Alpine Weather & Climate
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West Texas has a semi-arid to arid climate. This region is the farthest region west in the state, and consists of the Chihuahuan Desert and isolated mountain ranges. This is also known as Big Bend Country Texas and the Trans-Pecos Region. This is the driest region of Texas, receiving on average only 16 inches of rain (or less) per year. It also has the most clear days statewide during fall, winter and spring. The desert regions have an arid climate, while the mountains areas have a somewhat wetter and more temperate environment. Winds in west Texas are strengthened as they are forced to push through canyons and valleys. Humidity during the hot months is 27 out of 100, which is comfortable. The U.S. average on the comfort index is 44.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
61°F |
31°F |
0.45 in. |
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| February |
65°F |
34°F |
0.50 in. |
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| March |
71°F |
39°F |
0.34 in. |
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| April |
78°F |
45°F |
0.58 in. |
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| May |
85°F |
54°F |
1.25 in. |
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| June |
90°F |
61°F |
2.18 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
63°F |
3.04 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
61°F |
2.92 in. |
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| September |
83°F |
57°F |
3.23 in. |
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| October |
77°F |
48°F |
1.58 in. |
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| November |
68°F |
38°F |
0.45 in. |
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| December |
61°F |
32°F |
0.67 in. |
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Alpine Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Alpine Casparis Municipal airport (E38) located about 2 miles northwest of Alpine, the Marfa Municipal airport (MRF) located approximately 21 miles west of Alpine in Marfa, Texas, the Fort Stockton Pecos County airport (FST) located roughly 58 miles northeast of Alpine in Fort Stockton, Texas, and finally the Pecos Municipal airport (PEQ) located around 71 miles north of Alpine in Pecos, Texas.
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Alpine Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Alpine Country Club | Alpine | TX | | | | Marfa Municipal Golf Course | Marfa | TX | 19.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Davis Mountains State Park | | TX | 22.2 mi. | |
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