Ruidoso, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Ruidoso now
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Ruidoso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruidoso.
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What is the weather usually like in Ruidoso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°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: 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.
Ruidoso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruidoso 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 3 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°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 is April to June and September. At 6,729 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
What is the hottest month in Ruidoso?
June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruidoso?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Ruidoso?
About 22.0 inches (559 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ruidoso?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruidoso?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruidoso have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
What is the weather like in Ruidoso in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 27°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ruidoso?
Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ruidoso weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ruidoso.
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