Temperate oceanic climate
Climate Ruidoso - New Mexico
Annual high65ºF
Annual low36ºF
Precipitation21.84 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 22 | 1.14 | 9 |
| Feb | 52 | 24 | 1.07 | 7 |
| Mar | 58 | 28 | 0.84 | 3 |
| Apr | 65 | 33 | 0.69 | 2 |
| May | 74 | 40 | 1.19 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 47 | 2.06 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 51 | 3.65 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 4.69 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 45 | 2.61 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 36 | 1.64 | 1 |
| Nov | 56 | 27 | 0.70 | 2 |
| Dec | 49 | 22 | 1.56 | 7 |
- JanHigh 49ºFLow 22ºFPrecip 1.14 inch
- FebHigh 52ºFLow 24ºFPrecip 1.07 inch
- MarHigh 58ºFLow 28ºFPrecip 0.84 inch
- AprHigh 65ºFLow 33ºFPrecip 0.69 inch
- MayHigh 74ºFLow 40ºFPrecip 1.19 inch
- JunHigh 81ºFLow 47ºFPrecip 2.06 inch
- JulHigh 80ºFLow 51ºFPrecip 3.65 inch
- AugHigh 78ºFLow 51ºFPrecip 4.69 inch
- SepHigh 75ºFLow 45ºFPrecip 2.61 inch
- OctHigh 66ºFLow 36ºFPrecip 1.64 inch
- NovHigh 56ºFLow 27ºFPrecip 0.70 inch
- DecHigh 49ºFLow 22ºFPrecip 1.56 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Ruidoso, New Mexico?
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 weather averages
Annual high65ºF
Annual low36ºF
Precipitation21.84 inch
Snowfall31 inch
Daily normals Ruidoso - New Mexico - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 47.8 | 20.4 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 2 | 47.9 | 20.4 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 3 | 48.0 | 20.4 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Jan 4 | 48.0 | 20.4 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Jan 5 | 48.1 | 20.3 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Jan 6 | 48.1 | 20.3 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Jan 7 | 48.2 | 20.3 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| Jan 8 | 48.3 | 20.3 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Jan 9 | 48.3 | 20.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Jan 10 | 48.4 | 20.3 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Jan 11 | 48.5 | 20.3 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| Jan 12 | 48.6 | 20.3 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| Jan 13 | 48.6 | 20.3 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| Jan 14 | 48.7 | 20.3 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| Jan 15 | 48.8 | 20.4 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Jan 16 | 48.8 | 20.4 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| Jan 17 | 48.9 | 20.4 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Jan 18 | 49.0 | 20.5 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Jan 19 | 49.0 | 20.5 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| Jan 20 | 49.1 | 20.6 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| Jan 21 | 49.1 | 20.6 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| Jan 22 | 49.2 | 20.7 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| Jan 23 | 49.3 | 20.8 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 5.70 | 5.70 |
| Jan 24 | 49.3 | 20.8 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Jan 25 | 49.4 | 20.9 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 6.20 | 6.20 |
| Jan 26 | 49.4 | 21.0 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| Jan 27 | 49.5 | 21.1 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 6.80 | 6.80 |
| Jan 28 | 49.5 | 21.2 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 7.10 | 7.10 |
| Jan 29 | 49.6 | 21.3 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 7.30 | 7.30 |
| Jan 30 | 49.6 | 21.4 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 7.60 | 7.60 |
| Jan 31 | 49.7 | 21.5 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 7.90 | 7.90 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Ruidoso - November 2025
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | 66.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 2 | 69.1 | 33.1 | 0.00 |
| Nov 3 | 70.0 | 35.1 | 0.00 |
| Nov 4 | 79.0 | 37.9 | 0.00 |
| Nov 5 | 79.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 |
| Nov 6 | 72.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 |
| Nov 7 | 68.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 |
| Nov 8 | 66.9 | 34.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 9 | 70.0 | 26.1 | 0.00 |
| Nov 10 | 63.0 | 23.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 11 | 66.9 | 37.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 12 | 69.1 | 30.9 | 0.00 |
| Nov 13 | 69.1 | 32.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 14 | 70.0 | 32.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 15 | 72.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 |
| Nov 16 | 71.1 | 36.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 17 | 62.1 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 18 | 62.1 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 19 | 57.9 | 43.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 20 | 55.9 | 35.1 | 0.38 |
| Nov 21 | 44.1 | 27.0 | 0.30 |
| Nov 22 | 59.0 | 25.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 23 | 60.1 | 30.9 | 0.02 |
| Nov 24 | 48.0 | 30.9 | 0.04 |
| Nov 25 | 54.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 26 | 55.9 | 23.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 27 | 59.0 | 23.0 | 0.00 |
| Nov 28 | 60.1 | 30.9 | 0.00 |
| Nov 29 | 59.0 | 28.9 | 0.00 |
| Nov 30 | 57.9 | 25.0 | 0.00 |
The data for November 2025 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature79.0ºF · Nov 4
- Lowest max temperature44.1ºF · Nov 21
- Highest min temperature46.0ºF · Nov 17
- Lowest min temperature23.0ºF · Nov 10
Geo Ruidoso - New Mexico
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln
- City
- Ruidoso
- Zip Code
- 88345
- Elevation
- 6729 ft
- Longitude
- -105.67
- Latitude
- 33.33
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –