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Ruidoso Downs weather in January (New Mexico, United States of America)

How is the weather in Ruidoso Downs in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Ruidoso Downs typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Ruidoso Downs in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ruidoso Downs climate page with graphs.

 

Ruidoso Downs, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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