Weather forecast for todayAmes, WV

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 8:58 am EDT

  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Dewpoint: 45°F
  • Pressure: 30.28"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Ames, the horizon is filled with endless clouds, setting a somber mood.
The temperature is a chilly 48.2°F, and the apparent temperature is computed to be a brisk 42.8°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the today's maximum of 53.6°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 54°F
  • 36°F
AM Clouds / PM Sun
AM Clouds / PM Sun
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphN 355°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:35 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:44 pm EDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, the morning will be gray and overcast, but skies will clear gradually, leading to a pleasant afternoon.
The temperature is anticipated to vary between a fresh 53.6°F and a wintry 35.6°F.
The weather today is colder, with a maximum expected near 51.3°F - more like November than October.
Sunrise was at 7:35 am and sunset will be at 6:44 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 9min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 1 pm - 5 pm 52°C.
Coldest hour: 11 pm 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 15%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphN 355°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 11 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 359°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 1 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphN 358°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 352°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 352°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNW 348°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphN 351°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphN 354°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:44 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphN 355°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphN 357°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphN 9°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNNE 17°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNE 31°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloudy and mostly clear weather is expected.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 53.6°F and a minimum of 42.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 4 pm.
The expected high today will reflect November's average of 51.3°F rather than October's. Today, expect the temperature to be also more comparable to the typical minimum for November than for October.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:58:29 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (8:58 am EDT) it is 48.2°F in Ames. Feels-like temperature is 42.8°F.

Today, the day starts cloudy, but conditions will brighten up as the afternoon unfolds.

Today, the highest temperature will be 53.6°F, while the lowest temperature will be 35.6°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average maximum of 63°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be also notably lower than the average low of 45°F.

On Saturday, in Ames, sunrise was at 7:35 am and sunset will be at 6:44 pm (EDT).

In Ames, today, there will be 11h and 9min of daylight.