Ruidoso Downs, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
96°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 96°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SE | 1% |
| Tonight | 68°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday | 94°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 68°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph S | 6% |
| Thursday | 94°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 68°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph S | 9% |
| Friday | 94°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 8% |
| Friday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph S | 10% |
| Saturday | 94°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 1% |
| Sunday | 94°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 67°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 15 mph S | 1% |
| Monday | 95°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 5% |
| Monday Night | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruidoso Downs, 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 (9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.