Ames Weather Today

Ames is a city located in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines and is part of the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area. The climate in Ames is continental, with warm-to-hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature year-round is around 49°F (9°C). Summers are moderately hot and humid with temperatures often reaching into the 80s (27°C), while winters can be cold and snowy with temperatures dropping into the single digits. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of about 30 inches (762 mm) annually.