Ames, TX

Unincorporated community in Coryell County, Texas

Ames is a small unincorporated community in Coryell County, Texas. It is 6.0 miles S of Gatesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 76598.

Ames at a glance

State
Texas
County
Coryell County
ZIP code
76598
Nearest town
Gatesville (6.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.5208, -97.7792

Weather in Ames now

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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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°49°66°84°101°60°36°Jan64°39°Feb71°47°Mar78°54°Apr85°63°May91°70°Jun95°72°Jul96°72°Aug90°65°Sep80°55°Oct69°45°Nov61°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.3"Jan2.5"Feb3.2"Mar3.2"Apr4.1"May3.4"Jun3.0"Jul3.0"Aug2.9"Sep4.2"Oct2.6"Nov2.5"Dec

Best time to visit Ames: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GATESVILLE, TX US (USC00413485), adjusted for the elevation of Ames.

Ames weather month by month

January
60° 36°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
64° 39°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
71° 47°F
3.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
78° 54°F
3.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
85° 63°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 70°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
95° 72°F
3.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
96° 72°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
90° 65°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
80° 55°F
4.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
69° 45°F
2.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
61° 37°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ames through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:51 PM10 h 22 min
February7:11 AM6:19 PM11 h 8 min
March7:39 AM7:40 PM12 h 0 min
April7:01 AM8:01 PM13 h 0 min
May6:33 AM8:21 PM13 h 48 min
June6:24 AM8:38 PM14 h 14 min
July6:35 AM8:38 PM14 h 2 min
August6:55 AM8:15 PM13 h 20 min
September7:14 AM7:38 PM12 h 24 min
October7:33 AM7:00 PM11 h 27 min
November6:57 AM5:33 PM10 h 35 min
December7:21 AM5:30 PM10 h 9 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 August, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 37.0 inches (940 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Ames is March–April and October–November. 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 Liberty Village › East: I14@Clear Creek Rd - Coppers Cove, 27.5 miles S of Ames.

Liberty Village › East: I14@Clear Creek Rd - Coppers CoveLiberty Village · 27.5 mi SOn Windy
Killeen › West: I14@Ft Hood StKilleen · 28.4 mi SOn Windy
Killeen › West: I14@Jasper RdKilleen · 29.0 mi SOn Windy
Killeen › West: I14@Trimmier RdKilleen · 29.5 mi SOn Windy
Killeen › West: I14@WS Young DrKilleen · 29.7 mi SOn Windy
Killeen › West: I14@Stan Schlueter LoopKilleen · 30.8 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ames.

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Questions about Ames

Where is Ames, TX?

Ames is an unincorporated community in Coryell County, Texas, 6.0 miles S of Gatesville.

What county is Ames in?

Ames is in Coryell County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of Ames, TX?

The ZIP code for Ames is 76598.

What is the nearest town to Ames?

Gatesville, 6.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ames?

Yes. The closest is Liberty Village › East: I14@Clear Creek Rd - Coppers Cove, 27.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ames?

August, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Ames?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Ames?

About 37.0 inches (940 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Ames?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ames?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ames have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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