Ruidoso Downs, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
70°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 70°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph W | 1% |
| Thursday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 9% |
| Friday Night | 41°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph S | 21% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SE | 21% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 5% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Sunny | 5 mph E | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 64°F | Sunny | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SW | 1% |
| Tuesday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SE | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph SW | 1% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.