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Weather & Climate in Ascensión, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

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 US 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 US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Jul 31, 2021 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico M5.2 129 km 10 km
Aug 18, 2021 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico M4.1 141 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 144 km 4 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 122 km 5 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 99 km 16 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 119 km 21 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 131 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 126 km 10 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 53 km 10 km
Aug 5, 2021 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 90 km 19 km
Aug 12, 2021 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 95 km 18 km
Aug 10, 2021 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico M3.1 142 km 16 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 141 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 140 km 5 km
Aug 5, 2021 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.1 91 km 17 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 148 km 5 km
Jan 31, 2018 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico M3.0 118 km 14 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 146 km 5 km
Aug 26, 2017 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico M3.0 121 km 18 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 150 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned 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 Wildfire Records (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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