Ruidoso Downs, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ruidoso Downs, a city in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
This Afternoon
60°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Ruidoso Downs
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 60°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Tonight | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 20 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 38°F | Clear | 5 to 20 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Sunny | 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Friday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 9% |
| Friday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 14% |
| Saturday | 59°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph NE | 15% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 7% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 10 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 5% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph W | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ruidoso Downs (33.331, -105.597). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ruidoso Downs
Last spring frost
May 11
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
147 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Ruidoso Downs: nearby ZIP 88346 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ruidoso, Nm (7.1 mi from Ruidoso Downs). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.