Rio Communities, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.9 °C (low) to 23.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 243.1 Millimeters. Rio Communities is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.3 °C | 11 °C | 12.45 mm |
| February | -3.9 °C | 14.6 °C | 7.87 mm |
| March | -0.1 °C | 19.1 °C | 12.95 mm |
| April | 3.9 °C | 23.3 °C | 13.72 mm |
| May | 8.8 °C | 28.4 °C | 13.97 mm |
| June | 13.9 °C | 33.9 °C | 14.99 mm |
| July | 17.4 °C | 34.6 °C | 55.12 mm |
| August | 16.4 °C | 33.2 °C | 28.7 mm |
| September | 11.8 °C | 29.9 °C | 28.96 mm |
| October | 4.6 °C | 23.9 °C | 24.89 mm |
| November | -2 °C | 16.6 °C | 12.19 mm |
| December | -6.1 °C | 10.7 °C | 17.27 mm |
| Annual | 4.9 °C | 23.3 °C | 243.08 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |