Ruidoso Weather Records (USC00297649)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Ruidoso (USC00297649), New Mexico, United States, with 84 years of record.
Key Facts for Ruidoso
- Ruidoso (USC00297649) is a weather station in New Mexico, United States at 33.37 latitude and -105.66 longitude, 2,112 m (6,930 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1941 to 2024, 84 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Ruidoso still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Ruidoso set a daily record high maximum temperature of 19.4 C (66.9 F) on 16 February 2014.
About the Station
- Location: New Mexico, United States, 33.37 latitude, -105.66 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,112 m (6,930 ft).
- Period of record: 1941 to 2024, 84 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 26 |
| 1943 | 24 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 47 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 36 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 39 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 30 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 1 |
All-Time Record Progression
9 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-31 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 35.6 cm (14.0 in) |
| 1975-03-29 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 45.7 cm (18.0 in) |
| 1977-01-09 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 58.4 cm (23.0 in) |
| 1983-04-04 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 38.1 cm (15.0 in) |
| 1983-04-05 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 43.2 cm (17.0 in) |
| 1983-04-06 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 58.4 cm (23.0 in) |
| 1994-06-26 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1997-12-26 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 61.0 cm (24.0 in) |
| 2011-02-03 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 129.8 mm (5.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 23 January 2010 |
| Feb | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) | 9 February 1959 |
| Mar | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) | 17 March 1955 |
| Apr | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 14 April 1977 |
| May | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 18 May 1954 |
| Jun | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) | 17 June 1965 |
| Jul | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) | 27 July 2008 |
| Aug | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 10 August 1963 |
| Sep | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) | 10 September 1964 |
| Oct | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 7 October 1985 |
| Nov | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 12 November 1994 |
| Dec | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) | 7 December 1978 |
Period of Record Coverage
1941 to 2014| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 10 | 3% | No |
| 1942 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 284 | 78% | No |
| 1944 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1945 | 213 | 58% | No |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 356 | 97% | Yes |
| 1969 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1973 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 271 | 74% | No |
| 1976 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1977 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1978 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 1979 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1980 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 301 | 82% | No |
| 1982 | 316 | 87% | No |
| 1983 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 1984 | 306 | 84% | No |
| 1985 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1986 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 161 | 44% | No |
| 1993 | 114 | 31% | No |
| 1994 | 322 | 88% | No |
| 1995 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 1996 | 299 | 82% | No |
| 1997 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 1998 | 259 | 71% | No |
| 1999 | 268 | 73% | No |
| 2000 | 328 | 90% | No |
| 2001 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 2002 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 2003 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 2004 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2005 | 311 | 85% | No |
| 2006 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 2007 | 353 | 97% | Yes |
| 2008 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2009 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 2010 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2011 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 2012 | 231 | 63% | No |
| 2013 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 2014 | 28 | 8% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 February 2014 | Ruidoso, US | daily high max | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 32 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 2014 | Ruidoso, US | daily high max (Tie) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | tie | 3 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 November 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily low max | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 60 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 2013 | Ruidoso, US | monthly low max | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 56 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 November 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 42 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 October 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily high min (Tie) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | tie | 55 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily rain | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 38 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 September 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily high min | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 55 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily low max | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 40 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 July 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily low max | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 18 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily low max | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 40 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 July 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 11 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 April 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily low min | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 38 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 January 2013 | Ruidoso, US | daily low max | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 51 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2012 | Ruidoso, US | daily low max | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 51 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 September 2012 | Ruidoso, US | daily low max | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 37 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 2012 | Ruidoso, US | daily high min | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 2 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2012 | Ruidoso, US | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 53 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 May 2012 | Ruidoso, US | daily high min | 16.1 C (61.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 1 year | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
49 complete years, 1942 to 2010| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 9.0 C | -0.35 C |
| 1946 | 9.3 C | -0.05 C |
| 1947 | 8.8 C | -0.58 C |
| 1948 | 9.0 C | -0.40 C |
| 1949 | 8.4 C | -0.97 C |
| 1950 | 9.7 C | +0.33 C |
| 1951 | 9.1 C | -0.24 C |
| 1952 | 8.9 C | -0.46 C |
| 1953 | 9.1 C | -0.32 C |
| 1954 | 9.8 C | +0.44 C |
| 1955 | 8.8 C | -0.56 C |
| 1956 | 8.7 C | -0.71 C |
| 1957 | 9.4 C | +0.02 C |
| 1958 | 9.1 C | -0.25 C |
| 1959 | 9.3 C | -0.04 C |
| 1960 | 9.6 C | +0.25 C |
| 1961 | 9.6 C | +0.19 C |
| 1962 | 9.7 C | +0.31 C |
| 1963 | 10.1 C | +0.72 C |
| 1964 | 9.2 C | -0.21 C |
| 1965 | 9.6 C | +0.24 C |
| 1966 | 9.7 C | +0.31 C |
| 1967 | 10.1 C | +0.75 C |
| 1968 | 8.1 C | -1.26 C |
| 1969 | 8.5 C | -0.88 C |
| 1970 | 8.4 C | -1.03 C |
| 1971 | 8.4 C | -1.02 C |
| 1972 | 8.5 C | -0.92 C |
| 1973 | 7.7 C | -1.72 C |
| 1974 | 8.4 C | -1.00 C |
| 1976 | 7.9 C | -1.50 C |
| 1977 | 9.1 C | -0.25 C |
| 1980 | 9.1 C | -0.26 C |
| 1983 | 8.9 C | -0.44 C |
| 1984 | 9.0 C | -0.37 C |
| 1985 | 9.3 C | -0.05 C |
| 1986 | 9.4 C | +0.04 C |
| 1994 | 10.0 C | +0.61 C |
| 1995 | 10.2 C | +0.84 C |
| 1997 | 9.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 2000 | 10.6 C | +1.19 C |
| 2001 | 10.2 C | +0.85 C |
| 2003 | 11.3 C | +1.87 C |
| 2004 | 10.0 C | +0.65 C |
| 2006 | 10.4 C | +0.98 C |
| 2007 | 9.8 C | +0.40 C |
| 2008 | 10.2 C | +0.77 C |
| 2009 | 11.1 C | +1.69 C |
| 2010 | 11.6 C | +2.26 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1942 to 2010. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 49 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 1942 to 2010 | 49 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.05 C (-0.14 to 0.04) per decade | -0.1 F (-0.3 to 0.1) per decade | 1942 to 2010 | 49 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.5 C (0.4 to 0.7) per decade | 0.9 F (0.6 to 1.2) per decade | 1942 to 2010 | 49 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1941 to 2012| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1994 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 67 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) | 1951 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | 67 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) | 1965 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 67 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 171.0 mm (6.7 in) | 2008 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) | 66 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 117 days | 1972 | 39 days | 67 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 12.2 C (54.0 F) |
| 1942 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1943 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1944 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1945 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1946 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1947 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1948 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1949 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1950 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1951 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1952 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1953 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1954 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1955 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1956 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1957 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1958 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1959 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1960 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1961 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1962 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1963 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1964 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1965 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1966 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1967 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1968 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1969 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1970 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1971 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1972 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1973 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1974 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1975 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1976 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1977 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1978 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1979 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1980 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1981 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1982 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1983 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1984 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1985 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1986 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1987 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 1993 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1994 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1995 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1996 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1997 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1998 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1999 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2000 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2001 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2002 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2003 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2004 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2005 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2006 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2007 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2008 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2009 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2010 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2011 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2012 | 27.8 C (82.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1942 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1943 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1944 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1945 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1946 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1947 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1948 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1949 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1950 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1951 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1952 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1953 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1954 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1955 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1956 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1957 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1958 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1959 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1960 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 1961 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1962 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1963 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1964 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1965 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1966 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1967 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1968 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1969 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1970 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1971 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1972 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1973 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1974 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1975 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1976 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1977 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1978 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 1979 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1980 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1981 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1982 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1983 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1984 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1985 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1986 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1987 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1993 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1994 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1995 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1996 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1997 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1998 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1999 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2000 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2001 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2002 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2003 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2004 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 2005 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2006 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2007 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2008 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2009 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2010 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 2011 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 2012 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) |
| 1942 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1943 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1944 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1945 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1946 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1947 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1948 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1949 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1950 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1951 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1952 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1953 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1954 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1955 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1956 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1957 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1958 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1960 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1961 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1962 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1963 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1964 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1965 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1966 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1967 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1968 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1969 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1970 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1971 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1973 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1974 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1975 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1976 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1981 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1982 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1983 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1984 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1985 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1986 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1987 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1993 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1994 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1995 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1997 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1999 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2000 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2001 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2002 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2005 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2006 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2008 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2009 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2010 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2011 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2012 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | n/a |
| 1942 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1943 | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1944 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1945 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1946 | 107.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1947 | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1948 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1949 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1950 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1951 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1952 | 49.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1954 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1957 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1959 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1960 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1962 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1963 | 95.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1964 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1965 | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1966 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1968 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 50.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1973 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1975 | 65.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1976 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1977 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1978 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1979 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1980 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1981 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1982 | 61.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1983 | 52.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1984 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1985 | 134.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1986 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1987 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1993 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1994 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1995 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1996 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1997 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 64.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1999 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2000 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2001 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2002 | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2003 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2005 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2006 | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2007 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 171.0 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2009 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2010 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2011 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2012 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 1 day |
| 1942 | 34 days |
| 1943 | 42 days |
| 1944 | 35 days |
| 1945 | 53 days |
| 1946 | 24 days |
| 1947 | 32 days |
| 1948 | 52 days |
| 1949 | 30 days |
| 1950 | 87 days |
| 1951 | 36 days |
| 1952 | 41 days |
| 1953 | 37 days |
| 1954 | 63 days |
| 1955 | 60 days |
| 1956 | 52 days |
| 1957 | 25 days |
| 1958 | 30 days |
| 1959 | 44 days |
| 1960 | 62 days |
| 1961 | 47 days |
| 1962 | 42 days |
| 1963 | 41 days |
| 1964 | 42 days |
| 1965 | 28 days |
| 1966 | 42 days |
| 1967 | 44 days |
| 1968 | 23 days |
| 1969 | 29 days |
| 1970 | 47 days |
| 1971 | 43 days |
| 1972 | 117 days |
| 1973 | 57 days |
| 1974 | 45 days |
| 1975 | 39 days |
| 1976 | 30 days |
| 1977 | 55 days |
| 1978 | 32 days |
| 1979 | 18 days |
| 1980 | 21 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 20 days |
| 1983 | 48 days |
| 1984 | 80 days |
| 1985 | 30 days |
| 1986 | 26 days |
| 1987 | 24 days |
| 1993 | 25 days |
| 1994 | 27 days |
| 1995 | 40 days |
| 1996 | 50 days |
| 1997 | 23 days |
| 1998 | 28 days |
| 1999 | 43 days |
| 2000 | 35 days |
| 2001 | 37 days |
| 2002 | 53 days |
| 2003 | 41 days |
| 2004 | 16 days |
| 2005 | 42 days |
| 2006 | 34 days |
| 2007 | 53 days |
| 2008 | 68 days |
| 2009 | 35 days |
| 2010 | 55 days |
| 2011 | 8 days |
| 2012 | 12 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
49 years with a frostAcross 49 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Ruidoso falls on 4 June and the median first autumn frost on 23 September, which leaves a median of 109 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +9.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1964 to 2010) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 4 June | n/a | 30 May | n/a | -5.9 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 23 September | n/a | 26 September | n/a | +3.9 days per decade |
| Growing days | 109 days | n/a | 124 days | n/a | +9.8 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
55 years, 1942 to 2010A day with at least 38.8 mm (1.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 135.0 mm (5.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 67.0 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 109.4 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) | Longer than the 55 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 55 years of values from 1942 to 2010.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 129.8 mm (5.1 in) in 1965; 118.6 mm (4.7 in) in 2008; 95.3 mm (3.8 in) in 1944.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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