Weather forecast for today
Ames, IA

Weather forecast for today

Monday, Apr 28.

Scattered Strong Storms / Wind
6:12 am

8:11 pm
CDT
Scattered Strong Storms / Wind
81°F / 46°F
  • Wind: 27mph SSW
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • UV index: 4
Today, strong storms with windy weather are expected to develop in scattered areas.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated. Temperature changes will be remarkable, ranging from a high of a moderately hot 80.6°F to a low of a brisk 46.4°F.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is calculated to be 84.2°F.
The temperature will be higher and more consistent with May's average high of 69.3°F than with April's usual.
Sunrise was at 6:12 am and sunset will be at 8:11 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 59min.

Current condition

Cloudy
11:37 am CDT
Cloudy
  • 70°F
  • Feels like: 70°F
  • Wind: 17mph SSE
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Dewpoint: 64°F
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
Currently, the sky is cloudy with little to no sunshine.
The temperature is a pleasant 69.8°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 80.6°F anticipated for today.

Weather radar - Ames, IA

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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
Currently (11:37 am CDT) it is 69.8°F in Ames.
What is the weather forecast for Ames for today?
On Monday, scattered strong storms with winds will develop across the area.
Will it rain today in Ames?
Today, there is a low probability of minimal rainfall in Ames.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 80.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 46.4°F. The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F.
The highest temperature will be significantly higher than the average maximum of 58.5°F in April. The lowest temperature will be slightly warmer than the average low of 41.7°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Monday, in Ames, sunrise was at 6:12 am and sunset will be at 8:11 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Ames, today, there will be 13h and 59min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph S
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 22mph S
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 21mph S
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 25mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 26mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 25mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 25mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Scattered Thunderstorms / Wind
Scattered Thunderstorms / Wind
  • Wind: 24mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.56"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:11 pm
9 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 17mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 17mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Ames, primarily overcast and occasionally lightning-active weather is predicted.
With a 46% probability, light rainfall is forecasted at 7 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 78.8°F and the lowest temperature of 68°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 4 pm to 6 pm.
The maximum is expected to resemble May's average high of 69.3°F rather than April's. The minimum temperature will be moderately higher than April's average low of 41.7°F.
Updated: Apr 28, 2025 @ 16:37:37 UTC
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Ames, Iowa, USA

  • en: Ames, Iowa, USA
  • es: Ames, Iowa, EE.UU.
  • hr: Ejms, Ajova, SAD
  • sr: Ejms, Ajova, SAD
  • zh: 艾姆斯, 爱荷华州, 美国
  • Latitude: 42.030781°
  • Longitude: -93.631913°
  • Elevation: 899 ft
  • Current time: 12:28pm CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:12 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:11 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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