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Ames, IA

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Ames, Iowa, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and an average high of 26.6°F (-3°C). January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Ames, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In February, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in January - a still subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ames, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C). In Ames, Iowa, the average high-temperature in March increases considerably from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Ames, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C). In Ames, the average high-temperature in April rises from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in March to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ames, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C). In Ames, the average high-temperature in May increases from a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Ames, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C). In Ames, the average high-temperature in June rises from a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C) in May to a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Ames, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.3°F (27.4°C) and min 64.6°F (18.1°C). With an average high-temperature of 81.3°F (27.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C), July is the warmest month. In July, the average heat index is computed to be a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Ames, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C). In Ames, the average high-temperature in August is essentially the same as in July - a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Ames, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C). In September, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in August - a still moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Ames, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average high of 59.9°F (15.5°C). In October, the average high-temperature plummets from a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Ames, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 32°F (0°C). In Ames, the average high-temperature in November drops from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in October to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ames, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C). In December, the average high-temperature drops from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C). Weather in December »
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Ames?

With an average high-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), January is the coldest month.

What is the most humid month in Ames?

The most humid month in Ames, Iowa, is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the driest month in Ames?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Ames, Iowa. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Ames?

In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow in Ames?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

What is the snowiest month in Ames?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in Ames?

In Ames, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ames?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index in Ames?

The month with the lowest UV index in Ames, Iowa, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Ames?

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ames, Iowa, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the wettest month in Ames?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ames?

In Ames, Iowa, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days in Ames?

The month with the longest days in Ames, Iowa, is June, with an average of 15h and 11min of daylight.

When is the highest UV index in Ames?

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Ames.

What is the warmest month in Ames?

July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 81.3°F (27.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C).

What month has the most sunshine in Ames?

The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

What is the least humid month in Ames?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ames?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 11min of daylight.

Average temperature
Ames, IA

Average temperature - Ames, IA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure
Ames, IA

Average pressure - Ames, IA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed
Ames, IA

Average wind speed - Ames, IA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average rainfall
Ames, IA

Average rainfall - Ames, IA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days
Ames, IA

Average rainfall days - Ames, IA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall
Ames, IA

Average snowfall - Ames, IA

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days
Ames, IA

Average snowfall days - Ames, IA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
Ames, IA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Ames, IA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days
Ames, IA

Average sunshine days - Ames, IA

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

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Average visibility
Ames, IA

Average visibility - Ames, IA

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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