Ruidoso, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
38°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 69°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 42°F | Clear | 10 mph W | 1% |
| Thursday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Friday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph S | 15% |
| Friday Night | 38°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SW | 20% |
| Saturday | 56°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph E | 20% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NW | 5% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Tuesday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruidoso, NM
Last spring frost
Apr 19
First fall frost
Oct 25
Growing season
188 days
Hardiness zone
7b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Picacho, Nm (8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.