Weather forecast for today
Ames, AR

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

Scattered Thunderstorms
6:21 am

7:58 pm
CDT
Scattered Thunderstorms
73°F / 57°F
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.35"
  • UV index: 6
Today, in Ames, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with the potential for brief but intense rain and lightning.
With a high probability, light precipitation is forecasted. Predicted temperatures will peak at a moderately hot 73.4°F and dip to a minimum of a moderate 57.2°F.
The temperature of 73.4°F aligns more with what is typical in April than what is normal in May.
Sunrise will be at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:58 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 37min.

Current condition

Clear
4:45 am CDT
Clear
  • 66°F
  • Feels like: 66°F
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Dewpoint: 66°F
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
In Ames, at the moment, perfect visibility under a vast, clear sky.
The temperature is a comfortable 66.2°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Weather radar - Ames, AR

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
Currently (4:45 am CDT) it is 66.2°F in Ames.
What is the weather forecast for Ames for today?
Today, expect scattered thunderstorms with occasional breaks in the rain.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.35" is anticipated. The likelihood of rainfall is 55%.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 73.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 57.2°F.
The maximum temperature will be significantly lower than the average highest temperature of 82.6°F in May. The lowest temperature will be slightly cooler than the average low of 62.6°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in Ames, sunrise will be at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:58 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Ames, today, there will be 13h and 37min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

6 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 4mi
Sunrise: 6:21 am
8 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
10 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
12 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 41%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 5mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
Sunset: 7:58 pm
8 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 2mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Today, a combination of lightning-active and cloud-filled weather is expected.
Rain is forecasted at 9 am, and from 11 am to 4 pm, 10 pm and at 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", the most intense rain will be falling at 12 pm and 4 pm.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 73.4°F and a minimum of 64.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 6 pm.
The maximum temperature will align more closely with April's average high of 74.3°F than with May's 82.6°F. The lowest temperature is expected to be slightly cooler than the average minimum in May, typically 62.6°F.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 09:45:22 UTC
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Ames, Arkansas, USA

  • en: Ames, Arkansas, USA
  • es: Ames, Arkansas, EE.UU.
  • hr: Эйms, Arkanzas, SAD
  • sr: Эйms, Arkanzas, SAD
  • zh: Ames, 阿肯色州, 美国
  • Latitude: 33.574839°
  • Longitude: -93.217112°
  • Elevation: 243 ft
  • Current time: 4:45am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:21 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:58 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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