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Ames, IA

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Weather forecast and temperature for today - Tuesday, Mar 4.

Rain
6:42 am

6:09 pm
CST
Rain
57°F / 27°F
  • Wind: 12mph E
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 1.81"
  • UV index: 3
Today, on Tuesday, March 4, rainfall is expected.
Intense precipitation of 1.81" (46mm) is predicted. Temperatures will see a substantial oscillation, reaching a high of a mild 57.2°F (14°C) and dropping to a low of a freezing 26.6°F (-3°C).
The maximum temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) will be more in line with April's average highest temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) than the average highest temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) in March.
Sunrise was at 6:42 am and sunset will be at 6:09 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 28min.

Current condition and temperature - Ames, IA

Rain
12:45 pm CST
Rain
  • 55°F
  • Feels like: 54°F
  • Wind: 8mph SE
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Dewpoint: 48°F
  • Pressure: 29.39"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 3
At the moment, rain is falling.
Rainfall is minimal.
The temperature is a moderate 55.4°F (13°C), while the felt air temperature is a similar 53.6°F (12°C). The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's predicted 57.2°F (14°C).

Weather radar - Ames, IA

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain currently?

Currently, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.

What is the temperature in Ames now?

The current temperature (1:45 pm) in Ames is 55.4°F (13°C).

What is the weather forecast for Ames for today?

Today, on Tuesday, March 4, rainfall is anticipated.

Will it rain today?

Yes, it will rain today. Beware - heavy precipitation of 1.81" (46mm) is forecasted.

What will be the maximum temperature today?

Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°F (14°C), while the lowest temperature will be 26.6°F (-3°C).
The maximum temperature will be significantly higher than the average highest temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) in March. The lowest temperature will be relatively lower than the average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

When are sunrise and sunset today?

On Tuesday, in Ames, sunrise was at 6:42 am and sunset will be at 6:09 pm (CST).

How many hours of daylight will Ames have today?

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 28min.

Hourly weather forecast and temperature - Ames, IA

1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 8mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.35"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 6mi
2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 7mph E
  • Pressure: 29.35"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 3mi
3 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 9mph E
  • Pressure: 29.29"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Visibility: 2mi
4 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 12mph E
  • Pressure: 29.26"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Visibility: 1mi
5 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 12mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.23"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 1mi
6 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 12mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.23"Hg
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 1mi
Sunset: 6:09 pm
7 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 14mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.21"Hg
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 1mi
8 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 16mph NNE
  • Pressure: 29.21"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 2mi
9 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    36°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 17mph NNE
  • Pressure: 29.21"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    30°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Wind: 24mph N
  • Pressure: 29.21"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 2mi
11 pm
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    25°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Wind: 29mph N
  • Pressure: 29.21"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 91%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Today, in Ames, rainy weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is anticipated for the rest of the day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 0.04" (1mm) to a maximum of 0.2" (5mm). The most intense rain will be falling at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 55.4°F (13°C) and a minimum of 37.4°F (3°C). The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) and the highest temperature of 53.6°F (12°C). The warmest part of the day will be at 1 pm and 2 pm.
The maximum temperature will be more comparable to April's average highest temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) than March's average of 45.7°F (7.6°C). The lowest temperature will be relatively lower than the average minimum of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in March.
Updated: Mar 4, 2025 @ 18:45:42 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: 1:02pm CST
  • Sunrise: 6:42 am CST
  • Sunset: 6:09 pm CST
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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