Rio Rancho weather by month
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 26°F. It gets 9 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 8 inches of snow. Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 93 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to May and September to October.
Best time to visit Rio Rancho
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 26°F | 0.4 in | 1.4 in | 1 | 0 | 26 | cool |
| February | 54°F | 30°F | 0.4 in | 1.5 in | 1 | 0 | 18 | cool |
| March | 63°F | 36°F | 0.5 in | 0.7 in | 1 | 0 | 8 | mild days, chilly nights |
| April | 70°F | 43°F | 0.5 in | 0.3 in | 2 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| May | 80°F | 52°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 90°F | 62°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| July | 91°F | 67°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 65°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| September | 83°F | 58°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 71°F | 46°F | 0.9 in | 0.3 in | 2 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 57°F | 34°F | 0.6 in | 0.9 in | 2 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| December | 47°F | 27°F | 0.5 in | 2.8 in | 2 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| Year | 70°F avg | 46°F avg | 8.8 in | 7.9 in | 25 | 64 | 93 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Albuquerque Intl. Airport, NM (USW00023050), 14.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Rio Rancho
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 46m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 32m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:53 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:25 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 92 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 am | 5:17 pm | 10h 03m |
| February | 6:53 am | 5:49 pm | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:17 am | 7:14 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:34 am | 7:39 pm | 13h 05m |
| May | 6:02 am | 8:03 pm | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:51 am | 8:22 pm | 14h 31m |
| July | 6:03 am | 8:21 pm | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:26 am | 7:55 pm | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:49 am | 7:13 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:13 am | 6:31 pm | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:42 am | 5:00 pm | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:08 am | 4:55 pm | 9h 47m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Rio Rancho with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Mountain Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Rio Rancho getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.6°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Rio Rancho.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Rio Rancho?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 67°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Rio Rancho?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F and highs of 48°F.
What is the rainiest month in Rio Rancho?
July gets the most precipitation, 1.6 inches on average. January is the driest at 0.4 inches.
Does it snow in Rio Rancho?
Yes. Rio Rancho averages 8 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Rio Rancho?
For comfortable weather, April to May and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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