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Ames, IA

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Weather forecast and temperature for today - Wednesday, May 8.

PM Thunderstorms
6:00 am

8:21 pm
CDT
PM Thunderstorms
75°F / 52°F
  • Wind: 14mph E
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Precip. probability: 64%
  • Precipitation: 0.59"
  • UV index: 6
Today, in Ames, storms with thunder and lightning and rainy weather are anticipated in the afternoon.
The chance of rainfall is high, and precipitation will be moderate. The temperature is forecasted to vary between a maximum of a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) and a minimum of a fresh 51.8°F (11°C).
It will be warmer, and the highest temperature of 75.2°F (24°C) will be more in line with June's average maximum of 79.2°F (26.2°C) than May's of 69.3°F (20.7°C).
Sunrise was at 6:00 am and sunset will be at 8:21 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 21min.

Current condition and temperature - Ames, IA

Cloudy
7:26 am CDT
Cloudy
  • 59°F
  • Feels like: 59°F
  • Wind: 0mph E
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Dewpoint: 48°F
  • Pressure: 29.6"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
In Ames, currently, there is a significant cloud coverage in the sky.
The temperature is a mild 59°F (15°C). The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 75.2°F (24°C) forecasted for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in Ames now?

Currently (7:26 am) it is 59°F (15°C) in Ames.

What is the weather forecast for Ames for today?

Today, in Ames, storms with thunder and lightning are anticipated in the afternoon.

Will it rain today in Ames?

Moderate precipitation of 0.59" (15mm) is expected in Ames, Iowa. The likelihood of rainfall is 64%.

What will be the highest temperature in Ames today?

Today, the highest temperature will be 75.2°F (24°C), while the lowest temperature will be 51.8°F (11°C).
The maximum temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average highest temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) in May. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

When are sunrise and sunset today in Ames?

On Wednesday, in Ames, sunrise was at 6:00 am and sunset will be at 8:21 pm (CDT).

How many hours of daylight will Ames have today?

Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 21min.

Hourly weather forecast and temperature - Ames, IA

8 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 1mph E
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 2mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph E
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph E
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph E
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13mph E
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph E
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
5 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph E
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
6 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
7 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 5mi
8 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph N
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 78%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Sunset: 8:21 pm
9 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 82%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 4mi
10 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 86%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 4mi
11 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 11mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 4mi
Today, a combination of cloudy, stormy and rainy weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is expected from 4 pm to 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.12" (3mm), most rainfall is expected at 10 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) and the highest temperature of 73.4°F (23°C). The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 3 pm.
The highest temperature will be more similar to June's average maximum of 79.2°F (26.2°C) than May's average of 69.3°F (20.7°C). The lowest temperature will be resembling to May's average minimum of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Ames, Iowa, USA

  • en: Ames, Iowa, USA
  • es: Ames, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • sr: Ejms, Ajova, SAD
  • zh: 艾姆斯, 爱荷华州, 美国
  • Latitude: 42.030781°
  • Longitude: -93.631913°
  • Elevation: 899 ft
  • Current time: 7:52am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:00 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:21 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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Ames, Iowa, USA

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