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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C). Transitioning into January, Ruidoso Downs records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C), almost identical to December's 45.1°F (7.3°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another chilly month in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C). February observes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C), marking an insignificant difference from January's 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Ruidoso Downs, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C). A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, adjusting from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in February to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is a comfortable spring month in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C). Ruidoso Downs's transition into April is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C) in March to a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Ruidoso Downs, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.7°F (9.3°C) and max 71.2°F (21.8°C). As May sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C) in April to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.6°F (14.8°C) and max 81.3°F (27.4°C). June is Ruidoso Downs's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 81.3°F (27.4°C) and lows of 58.6°F (14.8°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.5°F (26.4°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C). The transition into July is marked with an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.5°F (26.4°C), showing an insignificant shift from June's 81.3°F (27.4°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C). August's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C), showing little deviation from July. Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Ruidoso Downs, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 73°F (22.8°C) and min 55°F (12.8°C). The beginning of September brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) in August to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average high of 64°F (17.8°C). As September shifts into October, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Ruidoso Downs, is another cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C). During the transition into November, Ruidoso Downs observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) in October to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C). In Ruidoso Downs, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.
How much does it rain?
Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow?
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
How much does it snow?
Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of snow is accumulated.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
What is the least humid month in Ruidoso Downs?
The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 30%.
What are the warmest months in Ruidoso Downs?
June is the month when Ruidoso Downs experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 81.3°F (27.4°C) and a low of 58.6°F (14.8°C).
When it does not snow?
In Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, snow does not fall in June through September.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 14h and 18min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
What month has the most sunshine?
June has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
With an average maximum UV index of 6, June is the month with the highest UV index.
What is the wettest month?
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.7 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.
What are the most humid months?
September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are most humid months.
What time of the year is the coldest?
Ruidoso Downs's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and lows of 28°F (-2.2°C).
When does it snow the most?
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine in Ruidoso Downs is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Ruidoso Downs, NM
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average pressure in January:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.87"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.86"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average wind speed in January:
8.5mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.5mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.6mph - Average wind speed in May:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.3mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in October:
7.8mph - Average wind speed in November:
8.7mph - Average wind speed in December:
8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity
Ruidoso Downs, NM
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall in January:
0.28" - Average rainfall in February:
0.39" - Average rainfall in March:
0.47" - Average rainfall in April:
0.67" - Average rainfall in May:
0.98" - Average rainfall in June:
1.81"
- Average rainfall in July:
4.41" - Average rainfall in August:
4.53" - Average rainfall in September:
2.48" - Average rainfall in October:
1.54" - Average rainfall in November:
0.35" - Average rainfall in December:
0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.4 days - Average rainfall days in March:
5.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
5.5 days - Average rainfall days in May:
6.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
11.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
21.1 days - Average rainfall days in August:
21.7 days - Average rainfall days in September:
15.6 days - Average rainfall days in October:
6.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
2.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall in January:
1.81" - Average snowfall in February:
2.36" - Average snowfall in March:
0.63" - Average snowfall in April:
0.71" - Average snowfall in May:
0.24" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall days in January:
4.6 days - Average snowfall days in February:
4.4 days - Average snowfall days in March:
1.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.7 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.7 days - Average snowfall days in November:
1.9 days - Average snowfall days in December:
5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 1min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 0min - Average daylight in May:
13h and 5min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 2min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 1min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 2min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 2min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 2min - Average daylight in December:
10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
7h and 1min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 4min - Average sunshine in April:
11h and 4min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 3min - Average sunshine in June:
12h
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 2min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 4min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 4min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 4min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in December:
7h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average sunshine days
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average sunshine days in January:
25.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
22.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
24.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
23.2 days - Average sunshine days in May:
22 days - Average sunshine days in June:
14.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
6.2 days - Average sunshine days in August:
6.4 days - Average sunshine days in September:
10.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
22.7 days - Average sunshine days in November:
25.8 days - Average sunshine days in December:
24.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).
Average UV index
Ruidoso Downs, NM
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Ruidoso Downs, NM
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility
Ruidoso Downs, NM
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, USA
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