Rio Rancho (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Rio Rancho experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Rio Rancho is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Rio Rancho is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 229 mm. The climate in Rio Rancho shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 43 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 6.4 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rio Rancho Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Rio Rancho offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (12.0 hours daily) and December (7.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Rio Rancho.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 56%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 30%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Rio Rancho in the United States of America
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 43 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 359 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
