The weather in March in Ruidoso

It's cool to moderate in March in Ruidoso with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? March isn’t a good month to be in Ruidoso. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Ruidoso, New Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2018, Ruidoso reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 6,5 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,3 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Ruidoso

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ruidoso. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Ruidoso New York
Average temperature 16°C 11°C
Max. temperature 18°C 14°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 6,5 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 2 days 10 days
Total snowfall 2,3 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 2 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Ruidoso with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 16°C, with nights around 3°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Ruidoso is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

Find affordable trips to Ruidoso

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Ruidoso for all months and discover the best travel time

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Ruidoso

Temperature in March in Ruidoso over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Ruidoso

Total precipitation in March in Ruidoso over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Ruidoso

Snowfall in March in Ruidoso per year

Daily UV index in March in Ruidoso

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Ruidoso, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in March in Ruidoso

Have you been to Ruidoso in March?

Share your weather experience in March in Ruidoso.

Your email will not be shown in the review and will not be shared with others.

Average weather in Ruidoso by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ruidoso. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.