Climate normals · 1970–2000
Rio Rancho Climate
Rio Rancho is a city in United States (NM) with a population of about 87,521. Its average annual temperature is 13.3°C (56°F), with roughly 246 mm of rain per year.
13.3°C
Avg Temp
246
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Rio Rancho Climate
Rio Rancho has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F) and receives about 246 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.3°C
Avg Temp
246
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 35° | 12 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 11 mm |
| March | 8° / 47° | 16 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 13 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 16 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 15 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 35 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 45 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 30 mm |
| October | 14° / 56° | 26 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 15 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 12 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Rio Rancho
The most comfortable months to visit Rio Rancho are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Rio Rancho are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Rio Rancho, United States has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C and about 246 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Rio Rancho average about 34°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.