Ames, IL
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois
Ames is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois. It is 3.1 miles E of Ruma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62279.
Ames at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 62279
- Nearest town
- Ruma (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.1467, -90.0544
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 42.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,088 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ames: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KASKASKIA RVR NAVIGATION LOCK, IL US (USC00114629), adjusted for the elevation of Ames.
Ames weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ames through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ames?
Ames has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ames is May–June and September–October. 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 Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 19.2 miles E of Ames.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ames.
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Questions about Ames
Where is Ames, IL?
Ames is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, 3.1 miles E of Ruma.
What county is Ames in?
Ames is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Ames, IL?
The ZIP code for Ames is 62279.
What is the nearest town to Ames?
Ruma, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ames?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 19.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ames?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ames?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ames?
About 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ames?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ames?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ames have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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