Ames, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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 · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 35.9 inprecipitation per year · 912 mm
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 AMES MUNI AP, IA US (USW00094989), adjusted for the elevation of Ames.
Ames weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ames through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ames?
Ames has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 35.9 inches (912 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Ames is June to September. At 942 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Ames
What is the hottest month in Ames?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ames?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Ames?
About 35.9 inches (912 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ames?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Ames in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 27°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ames?
Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:54 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ames weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ames.
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