Joshua Tree National Park / Public domain
Rio Rancho, NM Weather on May 26
May 26th in Rio Rancho, NM typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 49°F — a 34°F daily swing. Over 42 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 1984 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (53°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 12% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 1.27" of rain. The last decade has been 2.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Rio Rancho, NM? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 26 Weather Records for Rio Rancho
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Rio Rancho, NM is 98°F, set in 2001.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 37°F in 1996.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 8 of the last 42 years.
- •Last year (1984), May 26th was 11°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Rio Rancho?
The warmest May 26 in Rio Rancho, NM reached 98°F in 2001. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 83°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Rio Rancho?
The coldest May 26 in Rio Rancho, NM dropped to 37°F in 1996. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 49°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Rio Rancho?
On May 26, Rio Rancho averages a high of 83°F and a low of 49°F based on 42 years of NOAA weather observations from RIO RANCHO #2.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Rio Rancho?
We have 42 years of weather records for May 26 in Rio Rancho, NM, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 26 Weather History in Rio Rancho
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 87°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 83°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 87°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 85°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 93°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 89°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 74°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 73°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 71°F | 44°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2013 | 94°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 90°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 81°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 81°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 80°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 85°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 82°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 94°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 95°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 98°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 91°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 77°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 85°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 70°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 77°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 61°F | 52°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 1993 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 71°F | 45°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 84°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 82°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 85°F | 47°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1987 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 84°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 87°F | 41°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1984 | 94°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 42 years of data from NOAA station: RIO RANCHO #2
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Rio Rancho, NM, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.