Rio Rancho, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
59°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. West wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 59°F | Partly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 37°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 35°F | Clear | 10 to 15 mph NW | 1% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 5% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 15 mph NW | 5% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Sunny | 0 to 15 mph N | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 4% |
| Monday Night | 39°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 16
First fall frost
Oct 23
Growing season
191 days
Hardiness zone
7b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Rio Rancho #1, Nm (6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.