Ames, NY 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.
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What is the weather usually like in Ames?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 40.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,037 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 CHERRY VALLEY 2 NNE, NY US (USC00301436), 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 | 4:51 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
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 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Ames is June to September. At 705 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 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Ames?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Ames?
About 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
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?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Ames in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 32°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ames?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:36 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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