Weather forecast for today
Ames, IA

Weather forecast for today

Tuesday, May 13.

Mostly Sunny
5:53 am

8:28 pm
CDT
Mostly Sunny
86°F / 61°F
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 8
On Tuesday, May 13, predominantly sunny weather will make for pleasant outdoor conditions.
The temperature scale will run from a maximum of a blazing 86°F to a minimum of a breezy 60.8°F.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is calculated to be a tropical 87.8°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
It will be hotter, and the temperature will align more closely with June's average high of 79.2°F than May's.
Sunrise will be at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:28 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 34min.

Current condition

Clear
1:36 am CDT
Clear
  • 63°F
  • Feels like: 63°F
  • Wind: 1mph E
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Dewpoint: 50°F
  • Pressure: 29.78"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, the sky is a flawless clear blue with no cloud formations.
The temperature is a breezy 62.6°F. The current temperature is near the lowest expected 60.8°F for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The temperature at 1:36 am CDT is 62.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Ames for today?
Today, expect brilliant sunshine under mostly clear skies.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 86°F, while the lowest temperature will be 60.8°F. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be noticeably higher than the average highest temperature of 69.3°F in May. The lowest temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average low of 53.1°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Tuesday, in Ames, sunrise will be at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:28 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Ames, today, there will be 14h and 34min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Clear
Clear
  • Wind: 2mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 1mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunrise: 5:53 am
6 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 4mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Wind: 6mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Wind: 8mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:28 pm
10 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 6mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, a combination of cloudy and clear weather is expected.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 57.2°F and a maximum of 84.2°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The maximum temperature will be more similar to June's average high of 79.2°F than May's 69.3°F. The minimum temperature will be also more similar to June's average low of 62.2°F than May's typical 53.1°F.
Updated: May 13, 2025 @ 06:36:28 UTC
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Ames, Iowa, USA

  • en: Ames, Iowa, USA
  • es: Ames, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • hr: Ejms, Ajova, SAD
  • 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: 2:31am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:53 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:28 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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