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Janos, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Janos is a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 2,738. Elevation: 4,521 ft (1,378 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,738 Population 1/sq mi density
4,521 ft Elevation 1,378 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
13.2 in Annual Rain
America / Ciudad Juarez Timezone

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About Janos

Janos

Janos is a town located in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. It serves as the municipal seat of government for the surrounding Janos Municipality of the same name. As of 2010, the town of Janos had a population of 2,738. Janos was possibly the site of a Franciscan mission established about 1640 and destroyed by Indian attack in the 1680s. The Spanish established a fort in Janos in 1686 which became a key element in the Spanish attempt to suppress raids and attacks by the Apache people. Several hundred Apaches often lived near the presidio during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

People

Population2,738
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Population2,738
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Coordinates30.8887°, -108.1933°
TimezoneAmerica/Ciudad_Juarez
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation13.2 inches (334 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Janos

Janos is a small town in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 2,738. The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet (1,378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is America/Ciudad_Juarez.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 88 business establishments.

Income: Janos vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Janos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Area4,300.0 sq mi (11,137.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates30.8887°N, 108.1933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Ciudad_Juarez

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 M5.2 101 km
Aug 18, 2021 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Oct 5, 1993 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 101 km
Oct 31, 1993 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico M3.7 130 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 107 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 117 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 106 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 102 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 74 km
Aug 5, 2021 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 95 km
Aug 12, 2021 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 105 km
Aug 10, 2021 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico M3.1 113 km
Aug 5, 2021 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.1 98 km
Jan 31, 2018 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico M3.0 101 km
Aug 26, 2017 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico M3.0 106 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 132 km
Jan 4, 2020 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M2.8 125 km
Mar 29, 2024 50 km E of Ascención, Mexico M2.7 72 km
Aug 1, 2021 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PASCO (104,011 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PASCO 104,011 81 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 84 km
2003 UNNAMED 38,998 97 km
2018 SAN LUIS 36,237 69 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 89 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 90 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 87 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 94 km
1993 LINCH 27,546 81 km
1999 GARCIA 22,621 74 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 97 km
2011 TRUCK STOP 19,656 77 km
2008 CENTER PEAK 19,443 81 km
1994 LYNCH 16,204 75 km
1989 ANTELOPE 13,266 62 km
2001 ANIMAS 6,866 90 km
1994 CENTER 6,758 88 km
2023 BRUSHY 6,487 83 km
2001 VALENCY 6,249 91 km
2016 GUADALUPE PASS 6,070 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in

Janos has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Janos

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pragedis G. Guerrero - - - -
Escuela Preparatoria de Janos - - - -
ICHEA - - - -
Escuela Generan Porfirio Talamantes - - - -
Albergue Escolar Rural sin Nombre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Janos

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

Hotels in Janos

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel y Restaurant RR

Restaurants in Janos

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burritos y Consome Pedro El Malo
Chelita
Restaurante La Esquinita
Restaurante Las Marias
Tortillas Tio Toño

Monuments in Janos

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bufalo
Cristo

Bus Stations in Janos

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central de Autobuses de Janos

Gas Stations in Janos

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #9188195263
Pemex E01228

Airports Near Janos

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeropuerto Municipal de Nuevo Casas GrandesNCGSmall Airport
Arroyo Seco Airstrip-Small Airport
Bacerac Airport-Small Airport
Colonia Juárez Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
Diamond A Ranch Airport-Small Airport
El Bajío del Oso Airfield-Small Airport
El Fresnal Airport-Small Airport
El Revolcado Airport-Small Airport
El Tío Pancho Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda San Francisco Airstrip-Small Airport
Janos Airport-Small Airport
La Goya Airport-Small Airport
Las Bolas / La Huato Airstrip-Small Airport
Las Lagartijas Airstrip-Small Airport
Las Palmas Airstrip-Small Airport
Las Virginias - Campo Cinco Airport-Small Airport
Las Virginias - Campo Diez Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca 2 Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca 3 Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Carretas Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho El Espía Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Maria 4 Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Santa Anita Airport-Small Airport
Sierra de Enmedio / Venton Northwest Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Janos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mision de Janos
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova

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UFO Sightings
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Ciudad_Juarez

🇲🇽 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

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 Janos

What is the population of Janos?

Janos has a population of 2,738 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,300.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Janos?

Janos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.

How is the job market in Janos?

The job market in Janos is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

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