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Ruidoso, NM vs Prescott, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in Prescott. Ruidoso averages 287 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Prescott, Arizona gets 15.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Ruidoso, New Mexico gets 20.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Prescott averages 12.5 inches of snow per year. Ruidoso averages 28.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Prescott, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 89.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 15.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12.5 inches of snow a year

Ruidoso, New Mexico
Summer High: the July high is around 81.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23.5
Rain: averages 20.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Prescott

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Prescott is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

7.9 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Prescott, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Ruidoso

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ruidoso is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

7.7 / 10
September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Ruidoso, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Ruidoso, NM

12 AM PST

Scattered Rain And Snow Showers

37°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightScattered Rain And Snow Showers31° / 57°W 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightScattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy34° / 61°W 5 to 15 mph
Wednesday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy39° / 65°S 5 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy40° / 70°E 5 mph
Friday NightMostly Cloudy41° / 67°E 5 to 10 mph
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy41° / 71°SE 5 to 10 mph
Sunday NightMostly Cloudy45° / 75°S 10 mph
Today's Weather - Prescott, AZ

12 AM PST

Rain Showers Likely

44°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightRain Showers Likely38° / 56°SW 7 mph
Tuesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms39° / 67°SW 5 to 8 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear43° / 78°W 5 to 8 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear47° / 83°NW 5 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear51° / 84°NE 5 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy52° / 83°SE 8 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy50° / 80°S 6 to 13 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthRuidoso, NMPrescott, AZ
January49° / 24°52° / 25°
February52° / 26°55° / 27°
March59° / 29°60° / 32°
April67° / 35°67° / 37°
May75° / 43°77° / 46°
June83° / 50°86° / 53°
July82° / 54°89° / 61°
August79° / 53°87° / 59°
September76° / 47°82° / 52°
October67° / 38°72° / 41°
November57° / 29°60° / 30°
December49° / 24°51° / 25°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Ruidoso / Prescott
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 026 / 274 / 63 / 2
February0 / 022 / 225 / 63 / 2
March0 / 020 / 174 / 62 / 1
April0 / 012 / 73 / 41 / 0
May0 / 12 / 15 / 30 / 0
June3 / 90 / 07 / 20 / 0
July2 / 150 / 013 / 90 / 0
August0 / 80 / 013 / 100 / 0
September0 / 20 / 08 / 60 / 0
October0 / 07 / 46 / 40 / 0
November0 / 020 / 184 / 41 / 1
December0 / 026 / 275 / 53 / 1
June is the hottest month for Ruidoso with an average high temperature of 82.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in New Mexico. In Ruidoso, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ruidoso are August, September and May.

July is the hottest month for Prescott with an average high temperature of 89.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Prescott, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Prescott are May, September and October.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ruidoso with an average of 23.5°. This is warmer than most places in New Mexico.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Prescott with an average of 24.5°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Ruidoso, there are 5.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New Mexico.

In Prescott, there are 35.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Ruidoso, there are 135.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Prescott, there are 120.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Ruidoso, there are 0.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

In Prescott, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

August is the wettest month in Ruidoso with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.3 inches in Ruidoso means that it is one of the wettest places in New Mexico.


August is the wettest month in Prescott with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.9 inches in Prescott means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in Ruidoso with 13.3 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 76.9 rainy days annually in Ruidoso, which is one of the rainiest places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Prescott with 9.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.0 rainy days. There are 63.2 rainy days annually in Prescott, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 28.2 inches in Ruidoso means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 12.5 inches in Prescott means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.
December is the snowiest month in Ruidoso with 7.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Prescott with 3.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Ruidoso    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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