Rio Rancho, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
61°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. West wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 63°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 34°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph NW | 1% |
| Thursday | 60°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 5% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph NW | 5% |
| Saturday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph N | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 4% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rio Rancho, NM
Last spring frost
Apr 17
First fall frost
Oct 24
Growing season
188 days
Hardiness zone
7b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Jemez Dam, Nm (3.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.