Weather on May 12
Rio Rancho, NM
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 12th in Rio Rancho, NM typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 44°F — a 36°F daily swing. Over 43 years of records, the warmest May 12th was in 2018 (77°F average), while the coldest was 2005 (51°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 16% of May 12th dates historically. 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 May 12th in Rio Rancho, NM? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86° | 52° | 69° | — | — |
| 2025 | 82° | 50° | 66° | — | — |
| 2024 | 72° | 43° | 57° | 0.08" | — |
| 2023 | 78° | 47° | 62° | — | — |
| 2022 | 89° | 52° | 70° | — | — |
| 2021 | 81° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 2020 | 79° | 48° | 63° | — | — |
| 2019 | 69° | 44° | 57° | 0.14" | — |
| 2018warmest | 91° | 62° | 77° | — | — |
| 2017 | 78° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 2016 | 80° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 2015 | 77° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 2014 | 82° | 44° | 63° | — | — |
| 2013 | 76° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 2012 | 85° | 49° | 67° | 0.07" | — |
| 2011 | 64° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 2010 | 82° | 43° | 62° | — | — |
| 2009 | 90° | 50° | 70° | — | — |
| 2008 | 82° | 48° | 65° | — | — |
| 2007 | 85° | 47° | 66° | — | — |
| 2006 | 78° | 39° | 59° | — | — |
| 2005coldest | 74° | 29° | 51° | — | — |
| 2004 | 86° | 46° | 66° | — | — |
| 2003 | 78° | 35° | 57° | — | — |
| 2002 | 87° | 49° | 68° | — | — |
| 2001 | 84° | 54° | 69° | 0.04" | — |
| 2000 | 88° | 46° | 67° | — | — |
| 1999 | 78° | 38° | 58° | — | — |
| 1998 | 77° | 34° | 55° | — | — |
| 1997 | 76° | 48° | 62° | 0.02" | — |
| 1996 | 94° | 39° | 66° | — | — |
| 1995 | 79° | 48° | 63° | — | — |
| 1994 | 61° | 48° | 54° | 0.04" | — |
| 1993 | 81° | 38° | 59° | — | — |
| 1992 | 83° | 42° | 62° | — | — |
| 1991 | 80° | 36° | 58° | — | — |
| 1990 | 77° | 37° | 57° | — | — |
| 1989 | 76° | 40° | 58° | — | — |
| 1988 | 82° | 41° | 62° | — | — |
| 1987 | 82° | 46° | 64° | 0.01" | — |
| 1986 | 84° | 36° | 60° | — | — |
| 1985 | 73° | 34° | 53° | — | — |
| 1984 | 91° | 50° | 71° | — | — |
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 May 12th
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.
May 12th outlook →