Ruidoso, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
66°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 66°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Tonight | 41°F | Clear | 10 to 20 mph W | 1% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Friday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 12% |
| Friday Night | 38°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph S | 15% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph E | 18% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 4% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph W | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruidoso, NM
Last spring frost
May 3
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
161 days
Hardiness zone
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Capitan, Nm (12.1 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.