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Ascensión, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Ascensión is a small city in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 13,456. Elevation: 4,262 ft (1,299 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

13,456 Population 3/sq mi density
4,262 ft Elevation 1,299 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
11.3 in Annual Rain
America / Ciudad Juarez Timezone

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People

Population13,456
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain11.3 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Population13,456
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Coordinates31.0921°, -107.9964°
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 Ascensión

Ascensión is a small city in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 13,456. The city sits at an elevation of 4,262 feet (1,299 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.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 431 business establishments.

Income: Ascensión vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)431

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ascensión

Ascensión 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
Ascensión 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. The area gets 315 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,262 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)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,262 ft (1,299 m)
Area4,300.0 sq mi (11,137.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates31.0921°N, 107.9964°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

27 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 M5.2 129 km
Aug 18, 2021 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 144 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 122 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 M3.5 119 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 131 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 126 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 53 km
Aug 5, 2021 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 90 km
Aug 12, 2021 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 95 km
Aug 10, 2021 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico M3.1 142 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 141 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 140 km
Aug 5, 2021 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.1 91 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 148 km
Jan 31, 2018 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico M3.0 118 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 146 km
Aug 26, 2017 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico M3.0 121 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 150 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 84 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 81 km
2018 SAN LUIS 36,237 73 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 90 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 96 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 83 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 91 km
1993 LINCH 27,546 79 km
1999 GARCIA 22,621 77 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 93 km
2011 TRUCK STOP 19,656 83 km
2008 CENTER PEAK 19,443 78 km
1994 LYNCH 16,204 76 km
2011 GODFREY 13,536 94 km
1989 ANTELOPE 13,266 61 km
2001 ANIMAS 6,866 89 km
1994 CENTER 6,758 84 km
2023 BRUSHY 6,487 80 km
2001 VALENCY 6,249 99 km
2016 GUADALUPE PASS 6,070 97 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

Ascensión 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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Schools in Ascensión

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secundaria Vicente Guerrero
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Hotels in Ascensión

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Los Candiles
Hotel Miami
Hotel Sopris

Restaurants in Ascensión

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariscos Lolo

Monuments in Ascensión

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Letras

Clinics in Ascensión

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinic 37

Gas Stations in Ascensión

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #6802546559

Banks in Ascensión

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA

Airports Near Ascensión

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeropuerto Municipal de Nuevo Casas GrandesNCGSmall Airport
Columbus AirportCUSSmall Airport
El Fresnal AirportSmall Airport
El Revolcado AirportSmall Airport
El Tío Pancho AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda San Francisco AirstripSmall Airport
Janos AirportSmall Airport
La Goya AirportSmall Airport
Las Bolas / La Huato AirstripSmall Airport
Las Lagartijas AirstripSmall Airport
Las Palmas AirstripSmall Airport
Las Virginias - Campo Cinco AirportSmall Airport
Las Virginias - Campo Diez AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Palomas AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca 3 AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Agua Blanca AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho El Espía AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Maria 4 AirportSmall Airport
Sierra de Enmedio / Venton Northwest AirstripSmall Airport
Sierra Rica AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ascensión

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ascencion del Señor
La Natividad de Maria
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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 Ascensión

What is the population of Ascensión?

Ascensión has a population of 13,456 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,300.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ascensión?

Ascensión 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. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches.

How is the job market in Ascensión?

The job market in Ascensión is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 431 business establishments in the area.

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