Rio Rancho, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rio Rancho weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rio Rancho.
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What is the weather usually like in Rio Rancho?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 9.5 inprecipitation per year · 242 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rio Rancho: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIO RANCHO #2, NM US (USC00297481), adjusted for the elevation of Rio Rancho.
Rio Rancho weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rio Rancho through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 9.5 inches (242 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Rio Rancho is March to May and October. At 5,282 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about Rio Rancho
Weather in towns near Rio Rancho
- Corrales weather5.1 mi SE
- Rio Rancho Estates weather5.7 mi W
- Paradise Hills weather6.0 mi S
- Pueblo of Sandia Village weather7.6 mi E
- Edith Enclave weather8.2 mi SE
- Bernalillo weather8.4 mi E
- North Valley weather8.8 mi SE
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque weather9.0 mi S
- Santa Ana Pueblo weather11.3 mi NE
- Albuquerque weather12.8 mi S
Questions about the weather in Rio Rancho
What is the hottest month in Rio Rancho?
July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Rio Rancho?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rio Rancho?
About 9.5 inches (242 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Rio Rancho?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rio Rancho?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rio Rancho have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Rio Rancho in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 31°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rio Rancho?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rio Rancho weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rio Rancho.
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