Climate Ruidoso - New Mexico
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 49 | 52 | 58 | 65 | 74 | 81 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 22 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 40 | 47 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.14 | 1.07 | 0.84 | 0.69 | 1.19 | 2.06 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 80 | 78 | 75 | 66 | 56 | 49 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 51 | 51 | 45 | 36 | 27 | 22 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.65 | 4.69 | 2.61 | 1.64 | 0.70 | 1.56 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Ruidoso experiences a temperate oceanic climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The high elevation keeps temperatures noticeably lower than they would otherwise be. Precipitation is moderate, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier springs. Winters are snowy, bringing significant snowfall to the area.
Ruidoso Climate Graph - New Mexico Climate Chart
Daily normals Ruidoso - New Mexico - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 48.1 | 21.3 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 2 Jan | 48.2 | 21.3 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 3 Jan | 48.2 | 21.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 4 Jan | 48.2 | 21.3 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.98 | 2.50 |
| 5 Jan | 48.2 | 21.4 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 6 Jan | 48.3 | 21.4 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 7 Jan | 48.3 | 21.5 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 8 Jan | 48.3 | 21.5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 9 Jan | 48.4 | 21.5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 10 Jan | 48.4 | 21.6 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 11 Jan | 48.5 | 21.6 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 12 Jan | 48.5 | 21.7 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 2.91 | 7.40 |
| 13 Jan | 48.6 | 21.7 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 3.11 | 7.90 |
| 14 Jan | 48.6 | 21.8 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 3.39 | 8.60 |
| 15 Jan | 48.7 | 21.9 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 16 Jan | 48.7 | 21.9 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 3.90 | 9.90 |
| 17 Jan | 48.8 | 22.0 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 4.09 | 10.40 |
| 18 Jan | 48.8 | 22.0 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 4.41 | 11.20 |
| 19 Jan | 48.9 | 22.1 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 4.69 | 11.90 |
| 20 Jan | 49.0 | 22.2 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 5.00 | 12.70 |
| 21 Jan | 49.0 | 22.3 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 5.31 | 13.50 |
| 22 Jan | 49.1 | 22.3 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 5.71 | 14.50 |
| 23 Jan | 49.2 | 22.4 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 5.98 | 15.20 |
| 24 Jan | 49.2 | 22.5 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 6.30 | 16.00 |
| 25 Jan | 49.3 | 22.5 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 6.61 | 16.80 |
| 26 Jan | 49.4 | 22.6 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 7.01 | 17.80 |
| 27 Jan | 49.4 | 22.7 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 7.28 | 18.50 |
| 28 Jan | 49.5 | 22.8 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 7.60 | 19.30 |
| 29 Jan | 49.6 | 22.9 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 7.91 | 20.10 |
| 30 Jan | 49.7 | 22.9 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 8.31 | 21.10 |
| 31 Jan | 49.8 | 23.0 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 8.58 | 21.80 |
Weather history Ruidoso - November 2025
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | 66.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Nov | 69.1 | 33.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 03 Nov | 70.0 | 35.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Nov | 79.0 | 37.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Nov | 79.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Nov | 72.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Nov | 68.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Nov | 66.9 | 34.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Nov | 70.0 | 26.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Nov | 63.0 | 23.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 11 Nov | 66.9 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 12 Nov | 69.1 | 30.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 Nov | 69.1 | 32.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 14 Nov | 70.0 | 32.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 15 Nov | 72.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 16 Nov | 71.1 | 36.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 17 Nov | 62.1 | 46.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 18 Nov | 62.1 | 46.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 19 Nov | 57.9 | 43.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 20 Nov | 55.9 | 35.1 | 0.38 | - | - |
| 21 Nov | 44.1 | 27.0 | 0.30 | - | - |
| 22 Nov | 59.0 | 25.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 23 Nov | 60.1 | 30.9 | 0.02 | - | - |
| 24 Nov | 48.0 | 30.9 | 0.04 | - | - |
| 25 Nov | 54.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 26 Nov | 55.9 | 23.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 27 Nov | 59.0 | 23.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 28 Nov | 60.1 | 30.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 29 Nov | 59.0 | 28.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 30 Nov | 57.9 | 25.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
Past weather Ruidoso
| Nov 25 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 63.9 ºF | 49 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 31.8 ºF | 22 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.74 inch | 1.14 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 9 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 79.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 44.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 46.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 23.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather November 2025 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Ruidoso - New Mexico
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | New Mexico | |
| County | Lincoln | |
| City | Ruidoso | |
| Zip Code | 88345 | |
| Longitude | -105.67 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 33.33 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 6729ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Ruidoso - New Mexico
| Local Time | 03:56 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Denver -7:00 | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Ruidoso - New Mexico
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Ruidoso weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 65ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 36ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 21.84 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 31 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Ruidoso
Longitude: -105.673, Latitude: 33.3317
Average weather Ruidoso, NM - 88345
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2025
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