Texas McAllen Mission
Mission leaders
Julio C. and Haydee Pineda
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 200 W La Vista Ave, McAllen TX 78501-2131, United States
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: hot-summer · about 725 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F / 23°C | 55°F / 13°C | 38 mm |
| Feb | 77°F / 25°C | 58°F / 15°C | 29 mm |
| Mar | 83°F / 28°C | 65°F / 18°C | 65 mm |
| Apr | 87°F / 30°C | 69°F / 21°C | 58 mm |
| May | 91°F / 33°C | 75°F / 24°C | 80 mm |
| Jun | 94°F / 34°C | 78°F / 25°C | 88 mm |
| Jul | 95°F / 35°C | 79°F / 26°C | 72 mm |
| Aug | 97°F / 36°C | 80°F / 26°C | 45 mm |
| Sep | 92°F / 33°C | 76°F / 25°C | 105 mm |
| Oct | 88°F / 31°C | 70°F / 21°C | 59 mm |
| Nov | 80°F / 27°C | 63°F / 17°C | 59 mm |
| Dec | 76°F / 24°C | 59°F / 15°C | 32 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- McAllen Texas Temple — Operating (8 October 2023) · ~0 km
- Reynosa Mexico Temple — Announced (6 April 2025) · ~15 km
- Monterrey Mexico Temple — Operating (28 April 2002) · ~214 km
- San Antonio Texas Temple — Operating (May 22, 2005) · ~383 km
The Church in Texas
- Church Membership
- 395,964
- Stakes
- 83
- Congregations
- 756
- FamilySearch Centers
- 138
- Temples
- 5
- Missions
- 12
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1989
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- Texas McAllen Mission & Friends Group
- Texas McAllen Missionary Moms Group
- McAllen Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Texas McAllen Mission 2013-2016 Group
- McAllen Mission Reunion: Peru Group
- The Great Texas McAllen Mission Group
- McAllen Mission Buddies 2005-07 Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources