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United StatesThe climate of Ruidoso
The current climate in Ruidoso features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Ruidoso in recent years was 41°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in February 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Ruidoso gets 242 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 67 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Ruidoso?
The best time to visit Ruidoso for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ruidoso. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Ruidoso
The climate table of Ruidoso shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 4,6 | 4,9 | 6,5 | 6,3 | 6,8 | 36 | 36 | 49 | 35 | 23 | 24 | 9,2 |
| Snow (cm) | 33 | 18 | 2,3 | 0,5 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,6 | 2,4 | 9,4 |
| UV Index | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Ruidoso
Yearly Temperature in Ruidoso
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ruidoso
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ruidoso
Average Snowfall per Month in Ruidoso
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ruidoso
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Ruidoso
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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.