Ascención, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Ascención is a small city in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 13,456. Elevation: 4,255 ft (1,297 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

13,456 Population
4,255 ft Elevation 1,297 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
11.3 in Annual Rain
America / Ciudad Juarez Timezone

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People

Population13,456

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Population13,456
Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Coordinates31.1000°, -107.9833°
TimezoneAmerica/Ciudad_Juarez
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation11.3 inches (288 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ascención

Ascención is a small city in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 13,456. The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet (1,297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches. The timezone is America/Ciudad_Juarez.

Climate in Ascención

Ascención has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 279 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F -5.2° / 21.5° 9.9
Feb 8.5°C / 47°F -5.2° / 24.4° 13.2
Mar 12.3°C / 54°F -1.5° / 28.3° 13.3
Apr 17.7°C / 64°F 3° / 33.4° 2.7
May 22.5°C / 72°F 9.1° / 36° 1.8
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 14.7° / 40.5° 28.7
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 17.9° / 39.9° 60.8
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 17.4° / 37.9° 64.3
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 14° / 35.9° 28.8
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 2.2° / 32.3° 17.1
Nov 12.5°C / 55°F 0.3° / 27.8° 20.4
Dec 8.3°C / 47°F -3.6° / 23.3° 17.7
Ascención enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Coordinates31.1000°N, 107.9833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Ciudad_Juarez

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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 M5.2 130 km
Aug 18, 2021 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 143 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 123 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 99 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 120 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 132 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 128 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 52 km
Aug 5, 2021 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 91 km
Aug 12, 2021 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 95 km
Aug 10, 2021 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico M3.1 144 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 140 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 139 km
Aug 5, 2021 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.1 92 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 146 km
Jan 31, 2018 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico M3.0 120 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 144 km
Aug 26, 2017 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico M3.0 122 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 149 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 85 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 81 km
2018 SAN LUIS 36,237 74 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 91 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 97 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 83 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 91 km
1993 LINCH 27,546 80 km
1999 GARCIA 22,621 78 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 94 km
2011 TRUCK STOP 19,656 84 km
2008 CENTER PEAK 19,443 78 km
1994 LYNCH 16,204 77 km
2011 GODFREY 13,536 94 km
1989 ANTELOPE 13,266 62 km
2001 ANIMAS 6,866 90 km
1994 CENTER 6,758 84 km
2023 BRUSHY 6,487 81 km
2001 VALENCY 6,249 100 km
2016 GUADALUPE PASS 6,070 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in

Ascención has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.2").

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Gas Stations in Ascención

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #9188248318
Pemex E01219

Airports Near Ascención

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeropuerto Municipal de Nuevo Casas GrandesNCGSmall Airport
Columbus AirportCUSSmall 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 Lagartijas Airstrip-Small Airport
Las Palmas Airstrip-Small Airport
Las Virginias - Campo Cinco Airport-Small Airport
Las Virginias - Campo Diez Airport-Small Airport
Puerto Palomas Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca 2 Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca 3 Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho El Espía Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Maria 4 Airport-Small Airport
Sierra de Enmedio / Venton Northwest Airstrip-Small Airport
Sierra Rica Airport-Small Airport

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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Ascención enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches.

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