Ruidoso, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 89°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SE | 5% |
| Tonight | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph E | 4% |
| Wednesday | 89°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SE | 17% |
| Wednesday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph S | 13% |
| Thursday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 10 mph S | 33% |
| Thursday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SW | 13% |
| Friday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 10 mph S | 18% |
| Friday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph S | 9% |
| Saturday | 88°F | Sunny | 0 to 15 mph S | 6% |
| Saturday Night | 66°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 2% |
| Sunday | 88°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph SW | 11% |
| Sunday Night | 66°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 2% |
| Monday | 89°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 10 mph S | 20% |
| Monday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SW | 3% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.