Ames weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.3 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Ames sits 292 m (958 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ames, Iowa, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 94%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Ames weather
Is it raining in Ames right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (1.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Ames this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–21° and lows of 8–15°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Ames lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ames?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Ames weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ames?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ames is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (29°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Ames?
June is the wettest month, with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Ames?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (29°F) and lows of -11°C (12°F).
Does Ames have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 128 mm (5.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months