Weather forecast for todayRuidoso Downs, NM

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 4:28 am MDT

  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Dewpoint: 45°F
  • Pressure: 30.1"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Ruidoso Downs, the sky features a blend of clouds and blue patches.
The temperature is a fresh 53.6°F, with the felt air temperature closely matching at 51.8°F. The current temperature is near the lowest predicted 50°F for today.

Monday Oct 19, 2026

  • 66°F
  • 50°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 71%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Wind: 7mphSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:10 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:24 pm MDT
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On Monday, in Ruidoso Downs, thunderstorm risks remain elevated.
The chance of precipitation for today is high. However, the rainfall will be light. Temperature span will be from a high of an enjoyable 66.2°F to a low of a crisp 50°F.
The high temperature is anticipated to match October's standard maximum of 64°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:24 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 14min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 1 pm 66°C.
Coldest period: 5 am - 7 am 52°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 63%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphWSW 241°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:10 am
  • 8 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSW 235°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 71%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSW 202°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 207°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 6mphS 185°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 6 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSSE 166°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:24 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 197°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloudy, lightning-active and rainy weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is anticipated from 11 am to 2 pm, 10 pm and at 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.12", most rainfall is expected at 10 pm.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 66.2°F and the lowest temperature of 51.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from noon to 2 pm and at 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will be in line with October's average highest temperature of 64°F. The lowest temperature is expected to be also relatively higher than the average minimum in October, typically 45.3°F.
Updated: Oct 19, 2026 @ 10:28:45 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (4:28 am MDT) it is 53.6°F in Ruidoso Downs.

On Monday, in Ruidoso Downs, thunderstorm risks remain elevated.

With a probability of 71%, light precipitation of 0.24" is anticipated.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 66.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 50°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 64°F in October. The lowest temperature will be relatively higher than the average low of 45.3°F.

On Monday, in Ruidoso Downs, sunrise will be at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:24 pm (MDT).

In Ruidoso Downs, the length of the day today will be 11h and 14min.

Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, USA

  • en: Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, USA
  • es: Ruidoso Downs, Nuevo Mexico, EE.UU.
  • hr: Ruidoso Downs, Novi Meksiko, SAD
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  • zh: Ruidoso Downs, 新墨西哥, 美国
  • Latitude: 33.328973°
  • Longitude: -105.604429°
  • Elevation: 6417 ft
  • Current time: 4:45am MDT
  • Sunrise: 7:10 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:24 pm MDT
  • Timezone: America/Denver

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