Rio Rancho, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 5.1 °C (low) to 22 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 239.3 Millimeters. Rio Rancho is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. 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 | -5.3 °C | 9.7 °C | 9.65 mm |
| February | -3.2 °C | 12.8 °C | 10.41 mm |
| March | 0.1 °C | 17.6 °C | 16.26 mm |
| April | 3.7 °C | 22 °C | 15.24 mm |
| May | 8.4 °C | 26.9 °C | 11.94 mm |
| June | 13.9 °C | 32.9 °C | 9.4 mm |
| July | 16.8 °C | 33.9 °C | 35.05 mm |
| August | 16.2 °C | 32.6 °C | 45.21 mm |
| September | 11.7 °C | 28.9 °C | 30.99 mm |
| October | 5.1 °C | 22.4 °C | 25.65 mm |
| November | -1.4 °C | 15 °C | 15.49 mm |
| December | -5.2 °C | 9.2 °C | 13.97 mm |
| Annual | 5.1 °C | 22 °C | 239.26 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 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |