Ruidoso, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
56°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 56°F | Sunny | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 20 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Friday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 10% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 13% |
| Saturday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph E | 13% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 6% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 4% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruidoso, NM
Last spring frost
May 11
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
147 days
Hardiness zone
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ruidoso, Nm (4.5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.