Ruidoso, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
35°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 to 20 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 37°F | Clear | 5 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 57°F | Sunny | 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Friday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SW | 17% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 0 mph | 22% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 0 to 10 mph NE | 19% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 5% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 2% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 2% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruidoso, NM
Last spring frost
May 11
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
147 days
Hardiness zone
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ruidoso, Nm (1.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.