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Rio Rancho, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Rio Rancho
- Population
- 87.5K
- Elevation
- 1,610 m
- Coordinates
- 35.23°, -106.66°
Rio Rancho is a city in United States with a population of approximately 87.5K. Average temperatures range from -3°C (26°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, June, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 1,610 m above sea level.
Time in Rio Rancho right now
Open full time & time zone page 12:35 35
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Denver
Daylight saving
DST in effect
MST / MDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Rio Rancho
Daylight in Rio Rancho today
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Day length
14h 31m
Climate normals for Rio Rancho
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / -3°C | 4°C / -7°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 56% Moderate | 3.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 12°C / -1°C | 8°C / -5°C | 3days (13 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 48% Moderate | 5.1 High | Poor | View Details |
| March | 17°C / 3°C | 12°C / -1°C | 3days (15 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 6.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 23°C / 7°C | 18°C / 3°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 28% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 27°C / 12°C | 23°C / 9°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 12.7h Excellent | 27% Comfortable | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 33°C / 18°C | 30°C / 16°C | 3days (20 mm) Excellent | 13h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 33°C / 20°C | 33°C / 20°C | 5days (25 mm) Good | 12.9h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 32°C / 19°C | 31°C / 19°C | 4days (16 mm) Good | 12.1h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 15°C | 27°C / 14°C | 3days (24 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 22°C / 9°C | 18°C / 7°C | 4days (28 mm) Good | 9.9h Good | 44% Moderate | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 15°C / 3°C | 11°C / -1°C | 3days (21 mm) Excellent | 8.9h Good | 48% Moderate | 4.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 10°C / -1°C | 6°C / -5°C | 3days (15 mm) Excellent | 8.3h Good | 52% Moderate | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 8°C / -3°C . Feb: 12°C / -1°C . Mar: 17°C / 3°C . Apr: 23°C / 7°C . May: 27°C / 12°C . Jun: 33°C / 18°C . Jul: 33°C / 20°C . Aug: 32°C / 19°C . Sep: 29°C / 15°C . Oct: 22°C / 9°C . Nov: 15°C / 3°C . Dec: 10°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 15 mm. Feb: 13 mm. Mar: 15 mm. Apr: 11 mm. May: 11 mm. Jun: 20 mm. Jul: 25 mm. Aug: 16 mm. Sep: 24 mm. Oct: 28 mm. Nov: 21 mm. Dec: 15 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 56%. Feb: 48%. Mar: 39%. Apr: 28%. May: 27%. Jun: 29%. Jul: 38%. Aug: 40%. Sep: 40%. Oct: 44%. Nov: 48%. Dec: 52%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 25 km/h . May: 24 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rio Rancho has a population of approximately 87.5K.
The best months to visit Rio Rancho are April, May, June, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Rio Rancho receives approximately 214mm of rainfall annually across 39 rainy days.
Rio Rancho is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Rio Rancho sits at an elevation of 1,610 m (5,282 ft) above sea level.