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consensus of the three models7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they splitAmes, IA is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 83°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 16°F), with roughly 36 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Ames right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Ames climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical yearJan
29°
16°
Feb
44°
22°
Mar
49°
29°
Apr
62°
41°
May
75°
53°
Jun
83°
64°
Jul
82°
64°
Aug
82°
65°
Sep
79°
59°
Oct
66°
48°
Nov
50°
34°
Dec
39°
26°
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Common questions
What's the weather in Ames today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Ames today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Ames today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Ames and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Ames?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Ames forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Ames?
Jun is typically the warmest month in Ames, with average highs around 83°F.
How cold does Ames get?
The coldest month in Ames is Jan, when overnight lows average about 16°F.
How much rain does Ames get?
Ames sees roughly 36 in of precipitation a year, with Jul usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.