Rio Rancho Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Rio Rancho get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Rio Rancho in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Rio Rancho averages 9.3 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Rio Rancho #1 (6.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Mar, and Dec is the snowiest month (3.8 in). A typical winter brings about 2.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Rio Rancho get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Rio Rancho in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Rio Rancho snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Rio Rancho yet this season.
Average snowfall in Rio Rancho
That is more snow than 16% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the New Mexico average of 11.9 inches.
Station: Rio Rancho #1 (NOAA USC00297477), elevation 1594 m, 6.9 km from Rio Rancho. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Rio Rancho
- Albuquerque 7.9″/yr
- Los Lunas 5.1″/yr
- White Rock 42.1″/yr
- Los Alamos 42.1″/yr
- Santa Fe 28.1″/yr
- Las Vegas 22.0″/yr
- Gallup 33.8″/yr
- Farmington 8.6″/yr
- Alamogordo 2.4″/yr
- Roswell 9.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Rio Rancho today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Rio Rancho from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Rio Rancho get a year?
On average 9.3 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Rio Rancho #1.
What is the snowiest month in Rio Rancho?
Dec, with an average of 3.8 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.