Rio Communities, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 40.8 °F (low) to 73.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.6 Inches. 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 | 20.7 °F | 51.8 °F | 0.49 in. |
| February | 24.9 °F | 58.2 °F | 0.31 in. |
| March | 31.8 °F | 66.3 °F | 0.51 in. |
| April | 39.1 °F | 74.0 °F | 0.54 in. |
| May | 47.9 °F | 83.1 °F | 0.55 in. |
| June | 57.0 °F | 93.1 °F | 0.59 in. |
| July | 63.3 °F | 94.3 °F | 2.17 in. |
| August | 61.5 °F | 91.8 °F | 1.13 in. |
| September | 53.2 °F | 85.8 °F | 1.14 in. |
| October | 40.3 °F | 75.0 °F | 0.98 in. |
| November | 28.4 °F | 61.8 °F | 0.48 in. |
| December | 21.1 °F | 51.2 °F | 0.68 in. |
| Annual | 40.8 °F | 73.9 °F | 9.57 in. |
| 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 : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |