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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ames, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and min 16.3°F (-8.7°C). January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is an icy month in Ames, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C). February ushers in an average high-temperature of an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C), aligning closely with the preceding month. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Ames, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.9°F (0.5°C) and max 49.6°F (9.8°C). March's onset is marked by a clear temperature increase, soaring from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in Ames, Nebraska, is a moderate spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 42.8°F (6°C). An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of April, moving from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in March to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Ames, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 53.6°F (12°C). Ames sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Ames, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.7°F (27.6°C) and min 63.9°F (17.7°C). June's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) in May to a moderately hot 81.7°F (27.6°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Ames, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and an average low of 65.7°F (18.7°C). Ames, Nebraska, records the warmest temperatures in July, averaging a high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low of 65.7°F (18.7°C). The average heat index in July is estimated at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Ames, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63°F (17.2°C) and 82.9°F (28.3°C). Ames starts August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C), a minor shift from July's 84.7°F (29.3°C). Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Ames, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average high of 77°F (25°C). September brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C) in August to a still warm 77°F (25°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Ames, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45°F (7.2°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C). October is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from a moderately hot 77°F (25°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another chilly month in Ames, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C). Ames's transition into November involves a shift in temperature, receding from an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in October to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ames, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The arrival of December brings a significant change in Ames's weather, with average high-temperatures dropping from November's chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What time of the year is the coldest?
January, known for its average high temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C), is the coldest month.
What is the most humid month in Ames?
With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.
How much does it rain?
In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow?
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ames.
How many days does it snow?
In Ames, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.
When is the lowest UV index?
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the snowiest month?
February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
June through September are months without snowfall.
When are the longest days?
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 6min of daylight.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Ames?
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
What time of the year is the hottest?
July proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a minimum temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C).
What month has the most sunshine?
With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Ames.
What is the least humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 65%, October is the least humid month.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Ames, NE
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure
Ames, NE
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.86"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed
Ames, NE
- Average wind speed in January:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.9mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
7.3mph - Average wind speed in August:
7.7mph - Average wind speed in September:
8.7mph - Average wind speed in October:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity
Ames, NE
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall in January:
0.71" - Average rainfall in February:
0.91" - Average rainfall in March:
1.54" - Average rainfall in April:
2.4" - Average rainfall in May:
4.02" - Average rainfall in June:
3.46"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.17" - Average rainfall in August:
2.72" - Average rainfall in September:
2.01" - Average rainfall in October:
2.28" - Average rainfall in November:
0.79" - Average rainfall in December:
1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall days in January:
3.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
3.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
16.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
13.9 days - Average rainfall days in August:
14.5 days - Average rainfall days in September:
12.4 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9.8 days - Average rainfall days in November:
5.6 days - Average rainfall days in December:
4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall
Ames, NE
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall days in January:
9.1 days - Average snowfall days in February:
8.2 days - Average snowfall days in March:
5.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
1.2 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.9 days - Average snowfall days in November:
2.4 days - Average snowfall days in December:
7.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Ames, NE
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 4min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 4min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 2min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 3min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 1min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 5min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 5min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 3min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 5min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 4min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 4min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 2min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 1min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 5min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 1min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 3min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 5min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 5min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Ames, NE
- Average sunshine days in January:
19 days - Average sunshine days in February:
16.4 days - Average sunshine days in March:
15.5 days - Average sunshine days in April:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
10.7 days - Average sunshine days in June:
10.1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
14 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13.7 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16.1 days - Average sunshine days in October:
18.7 days - Average sunshine days in November:
21.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index
Ames, NE
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Ames, NE
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility
Ames, NE
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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