Ruidoso Downs, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruidoso Downs.
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What is the weather usually like in Ruidoso Downs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 22.0 inprecipitation per year · 559 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruidoso Downs: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUIDOSO, NM US (USC00297649), adjusted for the elevation of Ruidoso Downs.
Ruidoso Downs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruidoso Downs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ruidoso Downs?
Ruidoso Downs has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 22.0 inches (559 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ruidoso Downs is April to June and September. At 6,417 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Ruidoso Downs
What is the hottest month in Ruidoso Downs?
June, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruidoso Downs?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ruidoso Downs?
About 22.0 inches (559 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ruidoso Downs?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruidoso Downs?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruidoso Downs have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
What is the weather like in Ruidoso Downs in November?
Highs average 58°F and lows 28°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ruidoso Downs?
Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ruidoso Downs weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ruidoso Downs.
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