Local weather forecast

Weather in Ruidoso, NM

Updated 2026-09-26 09:15 local time · ZIP codes 88345, 88355

Sunny
Now63°F

Sunny

High / Low71° / 54°
Rain chance3%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 1:24AM MDT until September 26 at 3:30AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 330 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 124 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 0.7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.25 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Otero County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny63°4% rain
10 AMSunny66°2% rain
11 AMSunny68°1% rain
12 PMSunny70°1% rain
1 PMSunny71°1% rain
2 PMCloudy71°7% rain
3 PMSunny71°1% rain
4 PMSunny70°1% rain
5 PMSunny69°1% rain
6 PMSunny67°1% rain
7 PMClear61°3% rain
8 PMClear60°3% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
71° 54°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
73° 57°Overcast
Rain 9%Gust 12 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
75° 56°Overcast
Rain 60%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like59°F
Humidity62%
Pressure30.07 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph W
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:53 AM
Sunset06:54 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 71°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 13%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 20 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 7%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 59°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

70°F, 1% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 63°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 7%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Ruidoso

New Mexico is generally dry and sunny, but elevation strongly changes local temperatures. Summer monsoon thunderstorms can bring brief heavy rain, lightning and flash-flood risk.

Ruidoso is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 33.33°N latitude and 105.67°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Ruidoso weather today

Sunny and 63°F in Ruidoso, NM. Today's high is 71°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 30.07 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Ruidoso

Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 73°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.

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