Climate Ames - Iowa
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 30 | 35 | 48 | 63 | 73 | 82 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 12 | 17 | 28 | 39 | 50 | 60 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.69 | 0.83 | 2.11 | 3.72 | 4.81 | 4.96 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 84 | 83 | 77 | 64 | 47 | 32 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 64 | 62 | 53 | 41 | 28 | 15 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.83 | 4.82 | 3.25 | 2.61 | 2.04 | 1.16 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
What is the average weather in Ames, Iowa?
Ames experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm and fairly wet, with significant precipitation. Winters are cold and snowy, bringing significant snowfall. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly through the year, with winter moisture often arriving as snow.
Ames Climate Graph - Iowa Climate Chart
Daily normals Ames - Iowa - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 29.5 | 13.4 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 2 Jan | 29.3 | 13.2 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 3 Jan | 29.2 | 13.0 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 4 Jan | 29.1 | 12.8 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 5 Jan | 29.0 | 12.7 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 6 Jan | 28.9 | 12.5 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 7 Jan | 28.8 | 12.4 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| 8 Jan | 28.8 | 12.2 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 9 Jan | 28.7 | 12.1 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 10 Jan | 28.6 | 12.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 11 Jan | 28.6 | 11.9 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 12 Jan | 28.6 | 11.7 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| 13 Jan | 28.6 | 11.7 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| 14 Jan | 28.5 | 11.6 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| 15 Jan | 28.5 | 11.5 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| 16 Jan | 28.5 | 11.4 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| 17 Jan | 28.6 | 11.4 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| 18 Jan | 28.6 | 11.4 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| 19 Jan | 28.6 | 11.3 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| 20 Jan | 28.6 | 11.3 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| 21 Jan | 28.7 | 11.3 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| 22 Jan | 28.7 | 11.3 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 23 Jan | 28.8 | 11.4 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 5.30 | 5.30 |
| 24 Jan | 28.9 | 11.4 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| 25 Jan | 29.0 | 11.4 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 5.90 | 5.90 |
| 26 Jan | 29.1 | 11.5 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 6.20 | 6.20 |
| 27 Jan | 29.2 | 11.6 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| 28 Jan | 29.3 | 11.7 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 6.90 | 6.90 |
| 29 Jan | 29.4 | 11.8 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 7.20 | 7.20 |
| 30 Jan | 29.5 | 11.9 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 7.50 | 7.50 |
| 31 Jan | 29.7 | 12.1 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 7.80 | 7.80 |
Weather history Ames - August 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | 84.0 | 62.1 | 0.55 | - | - |
| 02 Aug | 89.1 | 61.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 03 Aug | 87.1 | 63.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Aug | 84.9 | 64.0 | 0.22 | - | - |
| 05 Aug | 69.1 | 59.0 | 0.64 | - | - |
| 06 Aug | 84.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Aug | 84.9 | 64.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Aug | 84.9 | 57.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Aug | 89.1 | 66.9 | 0.55 | - | - |
| 10 Aug | 88.0 | 69.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
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Past weather Ames
| Aug 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 84.5 ºF | 30 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 63.0 ºF | 12 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 1.96 inch | 0.69 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 7 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 89.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 69.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 69.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 57.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather August 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Ames - Iowa
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Iowa | |
| County | Story | |
| City | Ames | |
| Zip Code | 50010 | |
| Longitude | -93.62 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 41.99 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 919ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Ames - Iowa
| Local Time | 05:36 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Ames - Iowa
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Ames weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 60ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 39ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 35.83 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 31 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Ames
Longitude: -93.6218, Latitude: 41.9921
Average weather Ames, IA - 50010
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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