La Ascensión, Mexico

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2,823 Population 1/sq mi density

6,434 ft Elevation 1,961 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

La Ascensión enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,434 ft (1,961 m)
Area	2,785.8 sq mi (7,215.2 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	24.3239°N, 99.9141°W
Timezone	America/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.56"

Driest Month (Nov) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

May 16, 2023	15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M5.0	138 km
Jun 5, 2023	11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M4.6	147 km
Apr 6, 2004	18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.5	102 km
Jun 4, 2004	5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico	M4.4	100 km
Jun 14, 2009	35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.4	123 km
May 29, 2012	31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico	M4.3	89 km
Jul 30, 1992	12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.3	45 km
Jul 21, 2020	28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico	M4.2	125 km
Sep 20, 2000	11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.2	33 km
May 12, 2025	13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.2	109 km
Apr 17, 2006	21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico	M4.1	22 km
Mar 18, 2014	18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico	M4.1	131 km
Feb 11, 2014	31 km SSE of China, Mexico	M4.0	146 km
Mar 4, 2014	27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	140 km
Nov 25, 2013	23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	140 km
Dec 22, 2013	19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.0	124 km
Jun 25, 2013	22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico	M4.0	68 km
Nov 30, 2013	26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.9	139 km
Mar 5, 2014	18 km SSW of China, Mexico	M3.9	150 km
Nov 26, 2013	22 km S of China, Mexico	M3.6	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Alex	Category 2	118 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	144 km
2003	Erika	Category 1	253 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	281 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 4	117 km
1983	Barry	Category 1	271 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	56°F (13°C)	0.5 in
March	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
May	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
June	67°F (20°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
July	67°F (19°C)	2.3 in
August	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
September	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
October	62°F (16°C)	1.4 in
November	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Driest
December	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in

La Ascensión has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and November the driest (0.4").

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