2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Show Low, AZ vs Ruidoso, NM

Change Cities
Highlights
- Ruidoso has 46.0% more rainy days than Show Low.
- Ruidoso has 4.4% more Sunny Days than Show Low.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 1.3% worse than Show Low
 Show Low, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall19  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny275  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Show Low    17 Reviews

Moved to maricopa az from Oregon because we Retired last year. Looked at all places in az to buy property. Found a piece if paradise land in white mountains az for cheep  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

We are so happy to live in Show Low where the outdoors is so beautiful and the people so kind. You could not find nicer neighbors. We are humble people who moved to  More

   |    Reply

I have had a few properties in the show low area that I have bought and sold because they did not work for me. I've met some very nice and helpful people. I work out of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Show Low

Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

   |    Reply

I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ruidoso


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.