What is the 7-day weather forecast for Rio Rancho, NM?

The 7-day forecast for Rio Rancho shows highs from 41 to 51 degrees and lows from 21 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Rio Rancho, NM this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Rio Rancho this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (20% chance), Wednesday (60% chance), Thursday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Rio Rancho weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Rio Rancho forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Rio Rancho, NM Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

41°F
Feels Like 41°F

Humidity 59% Dew Point 28°F Wind NNW 1 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer 29.98 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.1 mi. SW of central Rio Rancho
at 1:00 AM Mon, Dec 1, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunNov 30

20%

MonDec 1

TueDec 2

WedDec 3

ThuDec 4

30%

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 41°F to 51°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 48°F with lows around 22°F.

This Date in Weather History

1831 - The coldest December of record in the northeastern U.S. commenced. Temperatures in New York City averaged 22 degrees, with just four days above freezing, and at Burlington VT the temperature never did get above freezing. The Erie Canal was closed the first day of December, and remained closed the entire month.

Rio Rancho, NM 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Nov 30

Night: A slight chance of sprinkles before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of sprinkles and flurries after 5am. Cloudy early, then becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A slight chance of sprinkles and flurries before 7am, then a slight chance of flurries between 7am and 8am. Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the evening.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Sunny, with a high near 42.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Sunny, with a high near 47.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Sunny, with a high near 49.

About Rio Rancho, NM

Rio Rancho (Spanish: Río Rancho) is the largest and most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. A small portion of the city extends into northern Bernalillo County. Part of the expansive Albuquerque metropolitan area, it is the third-largest city in New Mexico, and one of the most rapidly growing. Rio Rancho had a population of 104,046 at the 2020 census. The name Rio Rancho derives from Los Ranchos, the Spanish colonial ranches established along the Rio Grande in the Albuquerque Basin, and throughout historic Nuevo México. There were large ranches also in neighboring Corrales. Since the late 20th century, it has developed as a suburb of Albuquerque.

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