About Ruidoso Downs, NM's Climate & Weather History

Ruidoso Downs is a city of approximately 2,600 people in New Mexico, United States. Located in the Mountain Time Zone at 33.3°N latitude.

In 2025, Ruidoso Downs recorded an average annual temperature of 56°F. The hottest temperatures reached 94°F in June; the coolest were 7°F in January. Total precipitation for the year was 18 inches, with the wettest month being August. Snowfall for the year totaled approximately 4 inches.