Rio Rancho, NM All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Rio Rancho, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109°F (43°C) | June 6, 2024 |
| Record Low | -11°F (-24°C) | February 2, 2011 and February 3, 2011 |
| Lowest High | 10.9°F (-12°C) | February 2, 2011 |
| Highest Low | 73°F (23°C) | August 14, 1983 and June 17, 2021 and July 11, 2023 |
| Highest Mean | 86.5°F (30°C) | June 17, 2021 and July 12, 2023 |
| Lowest Mean | -0.1°F (-18°C) | February 2, 2011 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 1.78" (45.2 mm) | July 26, 2013 |
| Max in One Month | 5.43" (137.9 mm) | August 2006 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1999 |
| Max in One Year | 15.22" (386.7 mm) | 1988 |
| Least in One Year | 4.92" (125.0 mm) | 2012 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 10.0" (25.4 cm) | April 1, 1988 |
| Max in One Month | 12.2" (31.0 cm) | December 2018 |
| Max in One Season | 23.0" (58.4 cm) | 1987-88 |
| Max in One Year | 21.1" (53.6 cm) | 2020 |
| Earliest Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | October 12, 1986 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | October 12, 1986 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 19, 2025 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | April 19, 2025 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | October 6, 1982 – October 14, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | October 6, 1982 – October 14, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | October 6, 1982 – April 19, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CORRALES (5 mi from Rio Rancho, NM). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Rio Rancho, NM?
The all-time record high in Rio Rancho, NM is 109°F (43°C), set on June 6, 2024.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Rio Rancho, NM?
The all-time record low in Rio Rancho, NM is -11°F (-24°C), set on February 2, 2011 and February 3, 2011.
What is the most rain Rio Rancho, NM has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Rio Rancho, NM is 1.78 inches, on July 26, 2013.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Rio Rancho, NM?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Rio Rancho, NM is 10.0 inches, on April 1, 1988.
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