Feels like53°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 100%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Mostly sunny
53°💧 None💨 0 mphH 90%30.06 inHg
Feels like52°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 15%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Light rain
65°💧 None💨 8 mphH 69%30.06 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 30%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Sunday
Mostly clear night
61°💧 None💨 6 mphH 81%29.97 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 81%Cloud cover 38%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
51°💧 None💨 2 mphH 98%30.03 inHg
Feels like51°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 98%Cloud cover 77%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
49°💧 None💨 1 mphH 100%30.00 inHg
Feels like49°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 100%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Light rain
63°💧 None💨 5 mphH 67%30.00 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 67%Cloud cover 88%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Monday
Light rain
59°💧 None💨 6 mphH 78%29.94 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 30%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Partly cloudy night
50°💧 None💨 2 mphH 92%30.00 inHg
Feels like48°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 43%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Sunny
47°💧 None💨 1 mphH 85%30.03 inHg
Feels like45°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 85%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Light rain
64°💧 None💨 5 mphH 46%30.03 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 46%Cloud cover 16%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Tuesday
Mostly clear night
61°💧 None💨 2 mphH 49%29.97 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 49%Cloud cover 20%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Clear night
47°💧 None💨 7 mphH 97%30.15 inHg
Feels like43°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Partly cloudy
46°💧 None💨 3 mphH 99%30.12 inHg
Feels like43°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 43%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Heavy rain
57°💧 None💨 1 mphH 68%30.15 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 68%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Wednesday
Clear night
54°💧 None💨 2 mphH 85%30.09 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 85%Cloud cover 7%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
46°💧 None💨 4 mphH 99%30.18 inHg
Feels like43°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 80%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Partly cloudy
41°💧 None💨 1 mphH 100%30.12 inHg
Feels like39°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 100%Cloud cover 67%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Sunny
63°💧 None💨 7 mphH 50%30.09 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 50%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Thursday
Clear night
60°💧 None💨 6 mphH 64%30.03 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 64%Cloud cover 8%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Clear night
49°💧 None💨 1 mphH 78%30.06 inHg
Feels like46°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Sunny
46°💧 None💨 1 mphH 85%30.06 inHg
Feels like44°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 85%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Mostly sunny
67°💧 None💨 8 mphH 50%30.06 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 50%Cloud cover 11%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Friday
Mostly clear night
64°💧 None💨 6 mphH 62%29.97 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 62%Cloud cover 29%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Partly cloudy night
54°💧 None💨 3 mphH 86%30.03 inHg
Feels like52°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 86%Cloud cover 46%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly sunny
51°💧 None💨 1 mphH 92%30.03 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 16%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Light rain
62°💧 None💨 7 mphH 72%30.12 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 83%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Saturday
Mostly cloudy night
61°💧 None💨 4 mphH 79%30.03 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 94%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
50°💧 None💨 4 mphH 97%30.12 inHg
Feels like48°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 77%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Partly cloudy
49°💧 None💨 1 mphH 95%30.12 inHg
Feels like48°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 72%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Partly cloudy
61°💧 None💨 4 mphH 77%30.21 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 67%Pressure 30.21 inHg
Sunday
Partly cloudy night
58°💧 None💨 4 mphH 89%30.18 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 57%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Clear night
52°💧 None💨 2 mphH 90%30.15 inHg
Feels like50°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Sunny
49°💧 None💨 0 mphH 99%30.15 inHg
Feels like49°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Light rain
67°💧 None💨 7 mphH 62%30.18 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 62%Cloud cover 28%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Monday
Clear night
65°💧 None💨 6 mphH 70%30.06 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction westGusts —Humidity 70%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 30.06 inHg
In Ruidoso and, more broadly, across the state of New Mexico:
The afternoon will feature partly sunny skies with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures will remain hot, ranging from the mid-70s to the low 90s. The wind will be noticeable, coming from the southwest at speeds up to 21 mph, with gusts reaching around 27 mph. No precipitation is expected throughout the rest of the day. Be prepared for the breezy conditions, especially if planning outdoor activities. The weather should stay dry and warm into the evening hours.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Very high UV risk
Use SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Seek shade and limit exposure around midday.
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Acceptable air quality
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.
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Stay hydrated
Drink water regularly, especially during physical activity or prolonged sun exposure. Dry air can increase hydration needs.
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Best in the morning or late in the day
For walking, running or cycling, prefer the early morning or late afternoon.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Ruidoso
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 3:00 AM–4:00 AM.
99/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT3:00 AM–4:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 8:35 PM–5:22 AM
☁Cloud cover2%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight7%
Waxing Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 69° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors2–5/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min79%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Ruidoso were last refreshed today at 11:25 AM. The current forecast period extends through 15/09/2026 at 9:00 AM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.