Ruidoso, NM

Weather

As ofJul 06, 2026 9:17 AM

Current Temperature

68degrees Fahrenheit

Feels like:68°

Hi:78°Lo:58°

Sunny

Ruidoso, NM weather radar map

Windchill: 68°
Daily Rain: --"
Dew point: 48°
Monthly Rain: 0.09"
Humidity: 49%
Avg. Wind: W 2 mph
Pressure: --"
Wind Gust: -- mph
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Moon: Waning Gibbous
Sunset: 8:15 PM
UV Index: 12 (Extreme)

Today
Hi
Mostly sunny in the morning then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Temperature falling into the upper 70s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Lo
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Ruidoso, NM 10-day weather forecast

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Air Quality Index: 26|Fair
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Pollen Count: 4.1|Low-Medium
Predominant Pollen:: Grass, Chenopods, Sagebrush/Sage

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Closest strike in the last 30 minutes:809.2 miles

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