Chihuahua, Mexico
Ascensión
Ascensión is a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico, 1,299 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,054 (2020). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now17°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Nov
Population15,054
Local time08:52
31.09° N, 108.00° WElevation 1,299 mUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
Postal code31820October: high / low28° / 8°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Nov
Best: Feb–Mar · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ascensión at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:22 · 18:3211 h 10 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:27Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in June
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
59 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
6 mm of rain
Weather in Ascensión
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 60%
Today24 Oct30°11°
Sun25 Oct28°9°
Mon26 Oct28°9°
Tue27 Oct29°8°
Wed28 Oct29°8°
Thu29 Oct29°11°
Fri30 Oct24°10°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct22°8°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°10°15.2 mm
When to go to Ascensión
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 84 | 95 | 96 | 91 | 72 | 46 | 34 | 38 | 56 | 82 | 95 | 84 |
| High | 16° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 32° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 21° | 16° |
| Low | -2° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 8° | 2° | -2° |
| Rain (mm) | 16 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 68 | 59 | 31 | 22 | 16 | 16 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
What's on in Ascensión
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ascensión
Earthquakes around Ascensión
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.2Bavispe 17 km ←2021 · 129 km
Towns and villages around Ascensión
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Rancho San Rafael2 kmLos Duques2 kmLupe Quiñónez2.3 kmSanta Anita2.4 kmSanta Lorena2.4 kmCorrales Hernández2.4 kmEl Sufrido2.5 kmLa Y2.5 kmRancho de Humberto Salas2.6 kmLos Chumas3.1 kmSanto Niño3.2 kmRancho de Socorro Gómez3.3 kmEl Sicomoro3.4 kmLos Girasoles3.4 kmSan Luis3.7 kmEl Vergel Estrada3.7 kmSanta Rosario3.7 kmEl Vergel3.9 kmSan Alberto4 kmRío Vista4 kmSimental Hermanos4.2 kmEl Regreso4.3 kmGuadalupe Castañeda4.3 kmRubén Gómez4.5 kmHoracio González4.5 kmLa Enramada4.6 kmSan Javier4.6 kmEl Vergel4.7 kmEl Milagro5.1 kmLa Soledad5.1 kmMario Caballero5.2 kmRoberto Ramírez5.2 kmAgosto5.2 kmSan José5.4 kmRancho de Audel Venzor5.5 kmLos Nogales5.8 kmTres de Mayo5.8 kmLas Acacias6.2 kmColonia Díaz6.2 kmEfraín Balderrama6.3 kmLeonardo6.3 kmArmendáriz6.4 kmRío Escondido6.4 kmVíctor González Carbajal6.5 kmLa Capilla6.5 kmEl Chamizal6.6 kmCuatro Hermanos6.8 kmSan Juan6.9 kmSanta Anita7 kmEl Solito7 kmRancho San Juan7.2 kmEl Diez7.4 kmManuel Camarillo7.4 kmLos Catorce7.5 kmRancho de Damaris Rentería7.6 kmRancho Blanco7.7 kmEl Glóbulo Rojo8 kmEl Chacarrón8.1 kmEl Rincón8.3 kmJuárez8.3 kmMiraval8.5 kmRancho Verde8.8 kmEl Duraznito9.2 kmEl Olivo9.5 kmPeterson9.9 kmEl Pájaro10 kmSector Castañeda11 kmLa Puerta11 kmReyes Camarillo11 kmOjo de Federico11 kmBuenavista12 kmCerros Rayados12 kmOjo de Federico12 kmLos Vaqueros12 kmLa Bajada12 kmBosque Bonito13 kmLuis Pereyra Yáñez14 kmColonia Bosque Bonito14 kmManuel Sáenz15 km
Postal code
31820
Getting to Ascensión
Abraham González International AirportCJS
161 kmLas Cruces International AirportLRU
168 kmGrant County AirportSVC
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ascensión?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ascensión.
What is the hottest month in Ascensión?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Ascensión?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ascensión?
August is the wettest month with about 59 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ascensión?
The postal code of Ascensión is 31820.