Weather forecast for todayAmes, NE

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:41 am CDT

  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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In Ames, at the moment, the day is bathed in golden sunlight, with no clouds in sight.
The temperature is an icy 41°F, with the real-feel temperature being estimated at a wintry 35.6°F. The current temperature is at the minimum predicted for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 61°F
  • 41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:40 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:42 pm CDT
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On Saturday, in Ames, sun-filled conditions are expected to persist.
Temperatures will oscillate between a comfortable 60.8°F at their highest and an icy 41°F at their lowest.
The predicted daytime maximum should align with the typical October high of 61.7°F.
Sunrise was at 7:40 am and sunset will be at 6:42 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 2min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 61°C.
Coldest hour: 10 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 206°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 11 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:42 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 182°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 183°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 184°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 188°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Ames, sunshine is expected.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 42.8°F and the highest temperature of 60.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 4 pm.
The highest temperature today will be close to October's typical maximum. The minimum temperature will be also a few degrees lower than October's average low of 45°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:41:05 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 9:41 am CDT, the temperature is 41°F. Feels-like temperature is 35.6°F.

Today, expect sunny weather with a crisp, clear sky.

Today, the highest temperature in Ames, Nebraska, will be 60.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 41°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 61.7°F in October. The lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low of 45°F.

On Saturday, in Ames, sunrise was at 7:40 am and sunset will be at 6:42 pm (CDT).

In Ames, the length of the day today will be 11h and 2min.