Ames, CO
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado
Ames is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 2.8 miles E of Ophir, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81435.
Ames at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 81435
- Nearest town
- Ophir (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.8647, -107.8817
Weather in Ames now
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Ames weather by the hour
Ames weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ames.
This week in Ames
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ames
What is the weather usually like in Ames?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 20.4 inprecipitation per year · 517 mm
- 130.8 insnowfall per year · 332 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ames: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TELLURIDE 4WNW, CO US (USC00058204), adjusted for the elevation of Ames.
Ames weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ames through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ames?
Ames has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 20.4 inches (517 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 131 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ames is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Ames
The closest live webcam is Ophir: Prospect Basin, 3.0 miles NE of Ames.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ames.
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Questions about Ames
Where is Ames, CO?
Ames is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado, 2.8 miles E of Ophir.
What county is Ames in?
Ames is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Ames, CO?
The ZIP code for Ames is 81435.
What is the nearest town to Ames?
Ophir, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ames?
Yes. The closest is Ophir: Prospect Basin, 3.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ames?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Ames?
January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Ames?
About 20.4 inches (517 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ames?
Yes, about 131 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ames?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ames have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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