Feels like72°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 57%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Partly cloudy night
68°💧 None💨 2 mphH 70%29.94 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 70%Cloud cover 73%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Mostly sunny
84°💧 None💨 2 mphH 37%29.91 inHg
Feels like84°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 37%Cloud cover 19%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Light rain
85°💧 None💨 5 mphH 31%29.77 inHg
Feels like82°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 31%Cloud cover 91%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Tuesday
Mostly clear night
69°💧 None💨 5 mphH 79%29.97 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 40%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Overcast night
66°💧 None💨 1 mphH 87%30.00 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Mostly sunny
81°💧 None💨 5 mphH 47%30.00 inHg
Feels like81°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 47%Cloud cover 27%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Partly cloudy
78°💧 None💨 3 mphH 46%29.94 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 46%Cloud cover 64%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Wednesday
Mostly clear night
69°💧 None💨 1 mphH 75%30.09 inHg
Feels like72°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 34%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly clear night
64°💧 None💨 4 mphH 89%30.15 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 12%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Sunny
78°💧 None💨 4 mphH 52%30.12 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 52%Cloud cover 9%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Light rain
81°💧 None💨 7 mphH 40%30.00 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 40%Cloud cover 80%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Thursday
Overcast night
70°💧 None💨 3 mphH 75%30.15 inHg
Feels like72°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Mostly clear night
66°💧 None💨 5 mphH 82%30.18 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 10%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Mostly sunny
81°💧 None💨 3 mphH 44%30.15 inHg
Feels like81°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 44%Cloud cover 14%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Mostly cloudy
78°💧 None💨 8 mphH 46%30.09 inHg
Feels like76°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 46%Cloud cover 95%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Friday
Overcast night
69°💧 None💨 7 mphH 69%30.21 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Clear night
61°💧 None💨 2 mphH 87%30.30 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 30.30 inHg
Sunny
76°💧 None💨 1 mphH 49%30.27 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 49%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Mostly sunny
77°💧 None💨 13 mphH 48%30.12 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 48%Cloud cover 36%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Saturday
Mostly clear night
67°💧 None💨 2 mphH 83%30.24 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 24%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Mostly clear night
61°💧 None💨 3 mphH 95%30.21 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 14%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Mostly sunny
75°💧 None💨 4 mphH 55%30.12 inHg
Feels like75°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 55%Cloud cover 19%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Mostly sunny
79°💧 None💨 8 mphH 42%29.91 inHg
Feels like76°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 42%Cloud cover 11%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Sunday
Mostly cloudy night
70°💧 None💨 2 mphH 66%29.97 inHg
Feels like72°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 66%Cloud cover 88%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly clear night
65°💧 None💨 3 mphH 80%30.00 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 13%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Mostly cloudy
80°💧 None💨 5 mphH 43%29.97 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 43%Cloud cover 90%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Overcast
80°💧 None💨 7 mphH 38%29.83 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 38%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 29.83 inHg
Monday
Light rain
65°💧 None💨 1 mphH 87%30.03 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 94%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
61°💧 None💨 5 mphH 95%30.09 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 82%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Light rain
71°💧 None💨 7 mphH 65%30.09 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 65%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Moderate rain
66°💧 None💨 3 mphH 77%30.12 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Tuesday
Moderate rain
59°💧 None💨 2 mphH 93%30.27 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Overcast night
56°💧 None💨 5 mphH 90%30.27 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 30.27 inHg
Overcast
64°💧 None💨 1 mphH 70%30.24 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 70%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.24 inHg
Mostly sunny
69°💧 None💨 5 mphH 61%30.06 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 61%Cloud cover 15%Pressure 30.06 inHg
In Rio Rancho and, more broadly, across the state of New Mexico:
This evening, expect mostly sunny skies with a few clouds drifting through. Temperatures will remain hot, hovering around 89 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of rain exists, with up to about 0.01 inches possible and a 20% chance of measurable precipitation. Winds will be noticeable from the west, with speeds reaching up to 25 mph and gusts possibly hitting 33 mph. Be prepared for the breezy conditions, especially if planning outdoor activities. Temperatures will stay steady through the night, remaining warm and humid. Overall, it will be a warm and breezy evening with a small chance of light rain.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Very high UV risk
Use SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Seek shade and limit exposure around midday.
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Good air quality
Air quality is good and outdoor activities can be enjoyed normally.
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Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
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Best in the morning or late in the day
For walking, running or cycling, prefer the early morning or late afternoon.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Rio Rancho
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 1:00 AM–2:00 AM.
86/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT1:00 AM–2:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 8:50 PM–5:18 AM
☁Cloud cover19%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight7%
Waning Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 42° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors1–3/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min62%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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