Ruidoso, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
68°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 68°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 44°F | Clear | 10 to 15 mph W | 1% |
| Thursday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Friday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 11% |
| Friday Night | 40°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph S | 19% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SE | 19% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 4% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 5 mph E | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph S | 3% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 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
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 (8.7 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.