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Temple
is a historic city located in Bell County in central Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 66,102. The city is part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area, and is about 65 miles north of Austin and 35 miles south of Waco. Temple was founded in 1881 as a railroad town by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad. Later, other railroads also came through the town, making it a division point for the railroads. The old town mostly consisted of saloons, shacks and tents, and Temple gained a reputation of being home to some tough wild west characters. The early town was nicknamed Tanglefoot, because some citizens found that the combination of muddy streets and liquor made walking through the town challenging. Over the years, and especially with the creation of nearby Fort Hood during World War II, the town attracted more residents and travelers alike for its' central meeting point. Attractions in town include the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, on the second floor of the Santa Fe Railroad station at 315 West Avenue. Several parks and special events can be found in Temple, including the Bloomin Temple Festival, the 4th of July Family Fun Fest and the Texas Early Day Tractor Show.
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Temple Vacation Rentals
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Temple Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Inn At Scott & White | 2625 S 31ST St | Temple, TX | | (254) 778-5511 | | Comfort Suites | 1415 North General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | | (254) 770-0300 | | Days Inn | 1104 N General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | | (254) 774-9223 | | Econo Lodge Temple | 1001 N General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | | (254) 771-1688 | | Hiton Garden Inn Temple | 1749 Scott Blvd | Temple, TX | | (254) 773-0200 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1610 W Nugent | Temple, TX | | (254) 770-1100 | | La Quinta Inn #582 Temple | 1604 W Barton Ave | Temple, TX | | (254) 771-2980 | | Motel 6 #0257 Temple | 1100 N General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | | (254) 778-0272 | | Stratford House Inn | 1602 N General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | | (254) 771-1495 | | Temple Fairfield Inn | 1402 SW HK Dodgen Loop | Temple, TX | | (254) 771-3030 | | Temple Hampton Inn | 1414 SW HK Dodgen Loop | Temple, TX | | (254) 778-6700 | | Temple Hampton Inn | 1414 SWHK Dodgen Lp | Temple, TX | | (254) 778-6700 | | Ramada Limited | 1102 E 2nd St | Belton, TX | 7.1 mi. | (254) 939-3745 | | Budget Host Inn | 1520 S I-35 | Belton, TX | 8.4 mi. | (254) 939-0744 | | Holiday Inn Express Salado | 1991 N Stagecoach Rd | Salado, TX | 14.6 mi. | (254) 947-4004 | | Stagecoach Inn | 401 S Stagecoach Rd | Salado, TX | 15.1 mi. | (254) 947-5111 | | Super 8 Motel Of Salado | 290 N Robertson Rd | Salado, TX | 15.4 mi. | (254) 947-5000 | | Hallmark Motor Inn | 4500 E Central Texas Expy | Killeen, TX | 21.1 mi. | (800) 345-9679 | | Comfort Suites | 2709 Cunningham Rd | Killeen, TX | 22.1 mi. | (254) 634-5560 | | Best Western Killeen | 2709 E Business Hwy 190 | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 526-6651 | | Econo Lodge Killeen | 606 E Central Texas Exprwy | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 634-6868 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites | 200 E Centex Expy | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 634-1142 | | Friendship Inn Killeen | 601 W Hwy 190 | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 526-2232 | | Holiday Terrace Motor Hotel | 1708 E Veterans Mem Blvd | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 690-4141 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 803 E Central Texas Expwy | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 526-4343 | | Plaza Hotel Killeen | 1721 Central Texas Expwy | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 634-1555 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 404 South Ft Hood Rd | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 554-6633 | | Rodeway Inn Killeen | 517 W Veterns Memorial Blvd | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 634-1001 | | Shilo Inn & Suites - Killeen | 3701 S WS Young Dr | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 699-0999 | | The Killeen Inn | 1100 S FT Hood St | Killeen, TX | 22.8 mi. | (254) 634-3101 | | Amerihost Inn | 2506 Trimmier Rd | Killeen, TX | 23.1 mi. | (254) 554-3615 | | Hawthorn Suites Limited of Killeen | 1502 E Central Expy | Killeen, TX | 23.3 mi. | (254) 634-7795 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1602 E Central Expy | Killeen, TX | 23.3 mi. | (254) 554-2727 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 700 E Central Texas Expy | Killeen, TX | 23.3 mi. | (254) 616-2345 | | Candlewood Suites Killeen | 2300 Florence Rd | Killeen, TX | 23.4 mi. | (254) 501-3990 | | Towneplace Suites By Marriott Killeen | 2401 Florence Rd | Killeen, TX | 23.4 mi. | (254) 554-8899 | | Holiday Inn Killeen | 300 E Central Texas Expy | Killeen, TX | 23.5 mi. | (254) 690-5511 | | Doc's One Stop | I-35 Access Rd & 5TH St | Jarrell, TX | 24.4 mi. | (512) 746-2096 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 209 Enterprise Blvd | Hewitt, TX | 25.8 mi. | (254) 420-3200 | | Varsity Motel | 1004 E 1ST St | Cameron, TX | 28.1 mi. | (254) 697-6446 |
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Temple Weather & Climate
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Central Texas has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with prevailing winds from the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are mild and relatively dry. Snowfall is rare, but ice storms occur about once every two years or so. On average, central Texas receives 33.6 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the springtime. Tornadoes are a threat, especially in the springtime. Bright sunshine prevails, however, most of the time, with the area receiving nearly 2,650 hours of sun per year. The highest recorded temperature in central Texas was 112 F. on September 5, 2000. Summer highs exceed 100 degrees F. on an average of 18 days per year and exceed 90 degrees F. on 116 days per year.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
57°F |
34°F |
1.91 in. |
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| February |
61°F |
39°F |
2.70 in. |
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| March |
69°F |
46°F |
2.65 in. |
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| April |
77°F |
53°F |
2.81 in. |
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| May |
83°F |
62°F |
4.56 in. |
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| June |
90°F |
69°F |
3.71 in. |
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| July |
95°F |
72°F |
1.82 in. |
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| August |
95°F |
72°F |
2.20 in. |
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| September |
89°F |
66°F |
4.00 in. |
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| October |
79°F |
56°F |
3.73 in. |
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| November |
67°F |
45°F |
3.04 in. |
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| December |
59°F |
37°F |
2.68 in. |
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Temple Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Waco Regional airport (ACT) located about 36 miles north of Temple in Waco, Texas, the Tstc Waco airport (CNW) located approximately 40 miles northeast of Temple in Waco, Texas, the Austin Bergstrom International airport (AUS) located roughly 65 miles southwest of Temple in Austin, Texas, and finally Easterwood Field (CLL) located around 67 miles southeast of Temple in College Station, Texas.
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Temple Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 107.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Arlington | TX | 114.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Sammons Park Golf Course | Temple | TX | | | | Temple Junior College Golf Course | Temple | TX | | | | Leon Valley Golf Course | Belton | TX | 6.3 mi. | | | Greenbrier Golf Club | Moody | TX | 14.0 mi. | | | Mill Creek Inn & Country Club | Salado | TX | 15.6 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf & Country Club | Harker Heights | TX | 18.2 mi. | | | Killeen Golf Course | Killeen | TX | 22.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mother Neff State Park | | TX | 16.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Dr Pepper Museum | Waco | TX | 33.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cameron Park Zoo | Waco | TX | 33.2 mi. | | | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glen Rose | TX | 82.2 mi. | | | Fort Worth Zoological Park | Fort Worth | TX | 112.4 mi. | |
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