Question 1

How much rain did Rio Rancho, NM 87144 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.02" of rain in Rio Rancho, NM 87144 over the last 24 hours (full day Sat, Oct 31: 0.00"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for Rio Rancho, NM 87144 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 has received 13.13" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 8.97" (46.5% above average). Recent monthly totals: July: 0.80" (normal 1.42"); August: 1.18" (normal 1.80"); September: 7.25" (normal 1.28"); October: 1.04" (normal 1.19").

Question 3

How much rain did Rio Rancho, NM 87144 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.29" of rain in Rio Rancho, NM 87144 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in Rio Rancho, NM 87144?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in Rio Rancho, NM 87144 ended 1 day ago, dropping 0.09" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for Rio Rancho, NM 87144 measured?

Accepted Answer

Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to measure rainfall for any point — a virtual rain gauge for Rio Rancho, NM 87144 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	0.74"	0.50"	+0.24" (+49%)
February	0.28"	0.45"	−0.16" (−36%)
March	0.11"	0.63"	−0.52" (−82%)
April	0.54"	0.62"	−0.09" (−14%)
May	0.38"	0.59"	−0.22" (−36%)
June	0.80"	0.49"	+0.31" (+62%)
July	0.80"	1.42"	−0.61" (−43%)
August	1.18"	1.80"	−0.62" (−34%)
September	7.25"	1.28"	+5.98" (+467%)
October	1.04"	1.19"	−0.14" (−12%)
2026 YTD Total	13.13"	8.97"	+4.17" (46.5% above average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in Rio Rancho, NM 87144

0.02" of rain in Rio Rancho, NM 87144 in the last 24 hours

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