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Casas Grandes, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Casas Grandes is a small city in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 5,256. Elevation: 4,865 ft (1,483 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

5,256 Population 3/sq mi density
4,865 ft Elevation 1,483 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
12.0 in Annual Rain
America / Chihuahua Timezone

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About Casas Grandes

Casas Grandes

Casas Grandes is a town located in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. It serves as the municipal seat of government for the surrounding Casas Grandes Municipality of the same name.

People

Population5,256
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain12.0 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Population5,256
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Coordinates30.3775°, -107.9520°
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation12.0 inches (304 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Casas Grandes

Casas Grandes is a small city in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 5,256. The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet (1,483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.0 inches. The timezone is America/Chihuahua.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 168 business establishments.

Income: Casas Grandes vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)168

Business (County)

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Climate in Casas Grandes

Casas Grandes has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 308 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 83.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 74.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.8
Casas Grandes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Area1,797.2 sq mi (4,654.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates30.3775°N, 107.9520°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"
69% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 29, 2024.

Jul 31, 2021 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico M5.2 112 km
Aug 18, 2021 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Oct 5, 1993 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico M4.0 120 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 137 km
Jul 16, 1993 35 km SW of La Constitución, Mexico M3.8 121 km
Oct 31, 1993 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico M3.7 111 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 127 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 130 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 91 km
Aug 10, 2021 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico M3.1 115 km
Jan 31, 2018 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico M3.0 144 km
Mar 29, 2024 50 km E of Ascención, Mexico M2.7 88 km
Aug 1, 2021 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
November 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in

Casas Grandes has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Casas Grandes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de bachilleres plantel 24
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Radio Stations near Casas Grandes

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA RANCHERA DE PAQUIMÉ 90.5 (Nuevo Casas Grandes) - 90.5 FM / 540 AM - XHTX-FM / XETX-AM - JB Multimedia - Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua 540 am, 90.5 fm MP3
104.9 Euforia (Nuevo Casas Grandes) - 104.9 FM - XHNVG-FM - JB Multimedia - Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua 104.9 fm, américa MP3
LA RANCHERA DE PAQUIMÉ 540 (Nuevo Casas Grandes) - 540 AM - XETX-AM - JB Multimedia - Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua 540 am, 90.5 fm MP3
EUFORIA 104.9 (Nuevo Casas Grandes) - 104.9 FM - XHNVG-FM - JB Multimedia - Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua 104.9 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Casas Grandes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de las Culturas del Norte
Zona arqueológica de Paquimé

Hotels in Casas Grandes

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa del Nopal
Estancia universal

Restaurants in Casas Grandes

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamburguesas Cano

Gas Stations in Casas Grandes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex E08005

Stadiums & Teams in Casas Grandes

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Airports Near Casas Grandes

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeropuerto Municipal de Nuevo Casas GrandesNCGSmall Airport
Arroyo Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Colonia Juárez Nuevo AirportSmall Airport
El Fresnal AirportSmall Airport
El Tío Pancho AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aéreas Lozano AirportSmall Airport
Ignacio Zaragoza AirportSmall Airport
Janos AirportSmall Airport
La Goya AirportSmall Airport
Las Virginias - Campo Cinco AirportSmall Airport
Las Virginias - Campo Diez AirportSmall Airport
Mesa Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Mesa del Huracán AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca 3 AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Maria 4 AirportSmall Airport
San Buenaventura AirportSmall Airport
Sierra de Enmedio / Venton Northwest AirstripSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Casas Grandes

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Archaeological Zone of Paquimé, Casas GrandesCultural1998

Churches & Religious Organizations in Casas Grandes

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asuncion de Maria
Divina Misericordia
San Antonio de Padua
San Juan de los Lagos

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Chihuahua

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Casas Grandes

Archaeological Zone of Paquimé, Casas Grandes
Cultural · inscribed 1998
Paquimé, Casas Grandes, which reached its apogee in the 14th and 15th centuries, played a key role in trade and cultural contacts between the Pueblo culture of the south-western United States and northern Mexico and the more advanced civilizations of Mesoameri...

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Casas Grandes

What is the population of Casas Grandes?

Casas Grandes has a population of 5,256 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,797.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Casas Grandes?

Casas Grandes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.0 inches.

How is the job market in Casas Grandes?

The job market in Casas Grandes is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 168 business establishments in the area.

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