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What is Ruidoso Downs, NM, Weather Like in October?
During the month of October, Ruidoso Downs, NM,
has an average daytime high temperature of 67°F and an average overnight low temperature dropping to 36°F.
Around 1.69 inches of precipitation is received during the month,
with about 19.62 inches falling in a typical year.
1.00 inches of snow is the mean amount received during October.
Annually, Ruidoso Downs receives around 17.20 inches of snow.
October 2025: Actual vs. Average Temperatures
Showing temperatures through today (October 21, 2025)
Actual High
Average High
Actual Low
Average Low
Month Summary
Average High: 71.3 F
(+2.6 vs avg)
Average Low: 49 F
(+11.8 vs avg)
Nighttime temperatures were significantly above average.
Actual data from: MID_COPN5
Ruidoso Downs, NM Daily Weather Averages for October
Recorded at Ruidoso
(usc00297649),
4.2 miles
NW of
Ruidoso Downs, NM
| Day | Avg Temps (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) | Degree Days (°F) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Mean | Month | Year | Month | Year | Heat | Cool | |
| 10/1 | 40 F | 71 F | 56 F | 0.06" | 17.99" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 9.3 F | N/A |
| 10/2 | 40 F | 71 F | 56 F | 0.11" | 18.04" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 9.5 F | N/A |
| 10/3 | 40 F | 71 F | 55 F | 0.17" | 18.10" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 9.8 F | N/A |
| 10/4 | 39 F | 71 F | 55 F | 0.23" | 18.16" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 10.1 F | N/A |
| 10/5 | 39 F | 70 F | 55 F | 0.29" | 18.22" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 10.4 F | N/A |
| 10/6 | 39 F | 70 F | 54 F | 0.35" | 18.28" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 10.7 F | N/A |
| 10/7 | 38 F | 70 F | 54 F | 0.40" | 18.33" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 11 F | N/A |
| 10/8 | 38 F | 69 F | 54 F | 0.46" | 18.39" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 11.3 F | N/A |
| 10/9 | 38 F | 69 F | 53 F | 0.51" | 18.44" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 11.6 F | N/A |
| 10/10 | 37 F | 69 F | 53 F | 0.57" | 18.50" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 11.9 F | N/A |
| 10/11 | 37 F | 69 F | 53 F | 0.62" | 18.55" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 12.3 F | N/A |
| 10/12 | 37 F | 68 F | 52 F | 0.68" | 18.61" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 12.6 F | N/A |
| 10/13 | 36 F | 68 F | 52 F | 0.74" | 18.67" | 0.00" | 16.20" | 12.9 F | N/A |
| 10/14 | 36 F | 68 F | 52 F | 0.80" | 18.73" | 0.10" | 16.30" | 13.2 F | N/A |
| 10/15 | 36 F | 67 F | 51 F | 0.86" | 18.79" | 0.10" | 16.30" | 13.6 F | N/A |
| 10/16 | 35 F | 67 F | 51 F | 0.92" | 18.85" | 0.10" | 16.30" | 13.9 F | N/A |
| 10/17 | 35 F | 67 F | 51 F | 0.99" | 18.92" | 0.20" | 16.40" | 14.2 F | N/A |
| 10/18 | 35 F | 66 F | 50 F | 1.05" | 18.98" | 0.20" | 16.40" | 14.6 F | N/A |
| 10/19 | 34 F | 66 F | 50 F | 1.10" | 19.03" | 0.20" | 16.40" | 14.9 F | N/A |
| 10/20 | 34 F | 66 F | 50 F | 1.15" | 19.08" | 0.30" | 16.50" | 15.3 F | N/A |
| 10/21 | 34 F | 65 F | 49 F | 1.21" | 19.14" | 0.30" | 16.50" | 15.6 F | N/A |
| 10/22 | 33 F | 65 F | 49 F | 1.26" | 19.19" | 0.40" | 16.60" | 15.9 F | N/A |
| 10/23 | 33 F | 64 F | 49 F | 1.31" | 19.24" | 0.40" | 16.60" | 16.3 F | N/A |
| 10/24 | 33 F | 64 F | 48 F | 1.35" | 19.28" | 0.50" | 16.70" | 16.6 F | N/A |
| 10/25 | 32 F | 64 F | 48 F | 1.40" | 19.33" | 0.50" | 16.70" | 17 F | N/A |
| 10/26 | 32 F | 63 F | 48 F | 1.45" | 19.38" | 0.60" | 16.80" | 17.3 F | N/A |
| 10/27 | 32 F | 63 F | 47 F | 1.49" | 19.42" | 0.70" | 16.90" | 17.7 F | N/A |
| 10/28 | 31 F | 63 F | 47 F | 1.54" | 19.47" | 0.80" | 17.00" | 18 F | N/A |
| 10/29 | 31 F | 62 F | 47 F | 1.59" | 19.52" | 0.80" | 17.00" | 18.4 F | N/A |
| 10/30 | 31 F | 62 F | 46 F | 1.64" | 19.57" | 0.90" | 17.10" | 18.8 F | N/A |
| 10/31 | 30 F | 62 F | 46 F | 1.69" | 19.62" | 1.00" | 17.20" | 19.1 F | N/A |
