Weather on April 17
Rio Rancho, NM
55 Years of Data
About This Date
April 17th in Rio Rancho, NM typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 74°F and lows near 39°F — a 35°F daily swing. Over 43 years of records, the warmest April 17th was in 2025 (69°F average), while the coldest was 1998 (42°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 12% of April 17th dates historically. The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for April 17th in Rio Rancho, NM? Great weather for outdoor activities.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78° | 40° | 59° | — | — |
| 2025warmest | 86° | 51° | 69° | — | — |
| 2024 | 74° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 39° | 57° | — | — |
| 2022 | 81° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 2021 | 66° | 34° | 50° | — | — |
| 2020 | 75° | 42° | 59° | — | — |
| 2019 | 75° | 45° | 60° | 0.07" | — |
| 2018 | 80° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 2017 | 81° | 42° | 61° | — | — |
| 2016 | 52° | 40° | 46° | 0.01" | — |
| 2015 | 64° | 31° | 47° | — | — |
| 2014 | 73° | 41° | 57° | — | — |
| 2013 | 81° | 51° | 66° | — | — |
| 2012 | 68° | 33° | 51° | — | — |
| 2011 | 76° | 38° | 57° | — | — |
| 2010 | 80° | 46° | 63° | 0.4" | — |
| 2009 | 55° | 32° | 44° | — | — |
| 2008 | 79° | 39° | 59° | — | — |
| 2007 | 73° | 32° | 53° | — | — |
| 2006 | 82° | 35° | 59° | — | — |
| 2005 | 76° | 42° | 59° | — | — |
| 2004 | 77° | 45° | 61° | — | — |
| 2003 | 74° | 36° | 55° | — | — |
| 2002 | 75° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
| 2001 | 68° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 2000 | 83° | 37° | 60° | — | — |
| 1999 | 66° | 33° | 50° | — | — |
| 1998coldest | 57° | 27° | 42° | — | — |
| 1997 | 74° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
| 1996 | 77° | 45° | 61° | — | — |
| 1995 | 53° | 37° | 45° | — | — |
| 1994 | 83° | 42° | 62° | — | — |
| 1992 | 76° | 35° | 55° | — | — |
| 1991 | 76° | 32° | 54° | — | — |
| 1990 | 78° | 45° | 61° | 0.05" | — |
| 1989 | 83° | 35° | 59° | — | — |
| 1988 | 53° | 33° | 43° | 0.03" | — |
| 1987 | 85° | 35° | 60° | — | — |
| 1986 | 67° | 35° | 51° | — | — |
| 1985 | 79° | 41° | 60° | — | — |
| 1984 | 85° | 42° | 63° | — | — |
| 1983 | 74° | 36° | 55° | — | — |
Rio Rancho, NM Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Rio Rancho, NM Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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.
Best Time to Visit Rio Rancho, NM
Most pleasant months in Rio Rancho, NM: April, May, October.
What to expect on April 17th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
April 17th outlook →