Rio Rancho, NM Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

82°
F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Track current conditions, temperature changes, wind, and the full daily outlook for Rio Rancho, NM in one place.

Friday, April 10, 2026
Wind: 0 to 15 mph SE
Friday

A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Local 7-day forecast

Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Rio Rancho, NM is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: Apr 9, 2026 1:59 PM MDT.

The active forecast window currently covers Apr 10 to Apr 15, 2026 for Rio Rancho, NM.

Page Snapshot

Page focus
city weather
Forecast window
Apr 10 to Apr 15, 2026
Latest sync
Apr 9, 2026 1:59 PM MDT
Forecast office
ABQ
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
82°F
Friday
Next Low
53°F
Friday Night
Rain Outlook
6
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
5 to 30 mph
Monday

Daily Outlook

Today
Apr 10
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
82 °F
/ 53°F
Wind 0 to 15 mph
Sat
Apr 11
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
76 °F
/ 46°F
Wind 5 to 15 mph
Sun
Apr 12
Sunny
76 °F
/ 48°F
Wind 5 to 25 mph
Mon
Apr 13
Mostly Sunny
72 °F
/ 40°F
Wind 5 to 30 mph
Tue
Apr 14
Slight Chance Rain Showers
65 °F
/ 39°F
Wind 10 to 20 mph
Wed
Apr 15
Sunny
71 °F
/ 43°F
Wind 5 to 10 mph

This Week in Rio Rancho

Friday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Rio Rancho at 82 degrees F.

Tuesday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 39 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Monday at about 5 to 30 mph SW.

Precipitation is mentioned in 6 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
Apr 9, 2026 1:59 PM MDT
Coverage
7 days
Time zone
America/Denver
Forecast office
ABQ
Radar station
KABX

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Extended Forecast

Friday Night
Apr 10
53°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph S

A slight chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday
Apr 11
76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph S

A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night
Apr 11
46°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
5 to 15 mph SW

A chance of rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday
Apr 12
76°F
Sunny
5 to 25 mph SW

Sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunday Night
Apr 12
48°F
Partly Cloudy
5 to 20 mph SW

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Monday
Apr 13
72°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 30 mph SW

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Monday Night
Apr 13
40°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
10 to 25 mph W

A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday
Apr 14
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
10 to 20 mph W

A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night
Apr 14
39°F
Partly Cloudy
5 to 15 mph NW

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday
Apr 15
71°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph NW

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Wednesday Night
Apr 15
43°F
Mostly Clear
5 to 10 mph N

Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Friday
Apr 10
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
82°F
0 to 15 mph
SE
Friday Night
Apr 10
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53°F
5 to 15 mph
S
Saturday
Apr 11
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
76°F
5 to 15 mph
S
Saturday Night
Apr 11
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
46°F
5 to 15 mph
SW
Sunday
Apr 12
Sunny
76°F
5 to 25 mph
SW
Sunday Night
Apr 12
Partly Cloudy
48°F
5 to 20 mph
SW
Monday
Apr 13
Mostly Sunny
72°F
5 to 30 mph
SW
Monday Night
Apr 13
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
40°F
10 to 25 mph
W
Tuesday
Apr 14
Slight Chance Rain Showers
65°F
10 to 20 mph
W
Tuesday Night
Apr 14
Partly Cloudy
39°F
5 to 15 mph
NW
Wednesday
Apr 15
Sunny
71°F
5 to 10 mph
NW
Wednesday Night
Apr 15
Mostly Clear
43°F
5 to 10 mph
N
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