Megargel, Alabama

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]

Megargel, Alabama
Census-designated place
Location of Megargel in Monroe County, Alabama.
Megargel, Alabama
Location of Megargel in Monroe County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 31°22′48″N 87°25′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMonroe
Area
 • Total0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
 • Land0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
390 ft (120 m)
Population
 • Total8,769
 • Estimate 
(2016)[3]
N/A
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)251
GNIS feature ID122634[4]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

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.[6]

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)		 25
(77)
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
(54)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 130
(5.2)		 130
(5.2)		 170
(6.5)		 130
(5.1)		 120
(4.7)		 130
(5.2)		 150
(6.1)		 130
(5)		 120
(4.6)		 69
(2.7)		 110
(4.3)		 130
(5.2)		 1,520
(59.9)
Source: Weatherbase [7]

References

  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 17, 2017.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. "Megargel". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3052
  7. "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 4, 2013.


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