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Weather on March 22

Rio Rancho, NM

55 Years of Data

Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
35°F
Warmest
2026
69°F avg
Coldest
1991
41°F avg

About This Date

March 22nd in Rio Rancho, NM typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 35°F — a 33°F daily swing. Over 44 years of records, the warmest March 22nd was in 2026 (69°F average), while the coldest was 1991 (41°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 14% of recorded March 22nd dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for March 22nd in Rio Rancho, NM? Great weather for outdoor activities.

Warming Trend
1.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2026warmest92°46°69°
202567°32°49°
202469°36°52°
202351°37°44°0.38"
202255°33°44°0.33"0.1"
202170°42°56°
202063°36°49°
201961°42°51°
201874°35°54°
201782°49°65°
201677°39°58°
201570°36°53°
201473°41°57°
201373°40°56°
201266°31°48°
201175°39°57°
201065°27°46°
200977°50°64°
200871°31°51°
200775°39°57°0.23"
200659°34°46°
200556°27°41°
200485°37°61°
200355°34°44°0.08"
200275°28°52°
200173°41°57°
200056°34°45°0.84"
199972°31°51°
199875°34°54°
199773°38°55°
199673°29°51°
199570°42°56°
199473°30°52°
199366°28°47°
199259°36°47°
1991coldest54°29°41°
199075°28°52°
198964°26°45°
198872°24°48°
198751°34°42°0.18"
198672°25°48°
198560°34°47°
198473°46°60°
198353°31°42°
44 years of data from RIO RANCHO #2

Rio Rancho, NM Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Rio Rancho, NM Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"2.8"5.6"JFMAMJJASOND24.3"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Rio Rancho, NM Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Rio Rancho, NM

Rio Rancho, NM has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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