Weather on August 2
Rio Rancho, NM
55 Years of Data
About This Date
August 2nd in Rio Rancho, NM typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 92°F and lows near 63°F — a 29°F daily swing. Over 43 years of records, the warmest August 2nd was in 2012 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1985 (70°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of August 2nd dates historically, with the wettest August 2nd recording 1.85" of rain. The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 2nd in Rio Rancho, NM? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93° | 64° | 79° | — | — |
| 2024 | 102° | 68° | 85° | 0.15" | — |
| 2023 | 96° | 66° | 81° | — | — |
| 2022 | 94° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 2021 | 87° | 64° | 76° | 0.08" | — |
| 2020 | 98° | 62° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 97° | 69° | 83° | — | — |
| 2018 | 94° | 62° | 78° | 1.85" | — |
| 2017 | 92° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 2016 | 95° | 65° | 80° | — | — |
| 2015 | 93° | 64° | 79° | 0.81" | — |
| 2014 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2013 | 98° | 64° | 81° | 0.15" | — |
| 2012warmest | 100° | 69° | 85° | — | — |
| 2011 | 96° | 65° | 80° | — | — |
| 2010 | 87° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 2009 | 95° | 66° | 81° | — | — |
| 2008 | 101° | 67° | 84° | — | — |
| 2007 | 92° | 59° | 75° | — | — |
| 2006 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 0.76" | — |
| 2005 | 97° | 59° | 78° | — | — |
| 2004 | 92° | 63° | 77° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 97° | 61° | 79° | — | — |
| 2002 | 98° | 62° | 80° | — | — |
| 2001 | 87° | 63° | 75° | 0.46" | — |
| 2000 | 99° | 63° | 81° | — | — |
| 1999 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1998 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1997 | 90° | 61° | 75° | — | — |
| 1996 | 91° | 62° | 77° | — | — |
| 1995 | 95° | 58° | 76° | — | — |
| 1994 | 89° | 61° | 75° | 0.74" | — |
| 1993 | 89° | 59° | 74° | 0.97" | — |
| 1992 | 90° | 57° | 73° | 0.25" | — |
| 1991 | 87° | 59° | 73° | 0.05" | — |
| 1990 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 1989 | 87° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 1988 | 89° | 60° | 75° | — | — |
| 1987 | 95° | 69° | 82° | — | — |
| 1986 | 93° | 56° | 74° | — | — |
| 1985coldest | 79° | 62° | 70° | 0.28" | — |
| 1984 | 93° | 61° | 77° | — | — |
| 1983 | 89° | 62° | 76° | 0.1" | — |
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.
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