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Megargel, Alabama
Location in Monroe County, Alabama
Location in Monroe County, Alabama
Megargel, Alabama is located in Alabama
Megargel, Alabama
Megargel, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Megargel, Alabama is located in the United States
Megargel, Alabama
Megargel, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Monroe
Area
 • Total 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
 • Land 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
390 ft (120 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 60
 • Density 87.21/sq mi (33.67/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 251
GNIS feature ID 122634
FIPS code 01-47848

Megargel is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 60 as of the 2020 census.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 62
2020 60 −3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

History

This rural area was a center of cotton production into the early 20th century.

The community was 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.

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
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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

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