Ames, KS 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 · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 28.4 inprecipitation per year · 721 mm
- 19.3 insnowfall per year · 49 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 CONCORDIA MUNI AP, KS US (USW00013984), adjusted for the elevation of Ames.
Ames weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ames through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 26 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 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 28.4 inches (721 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ames is May–June and September–October. At 1,306 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 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Ames?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Ames?
About 28.4 inches (721 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ames?
Yes, about 19 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?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Ames in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 32°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ames?
Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:16 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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