Weather in Ames, IA
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 50010, 50011, 50012, 50014
Moderate rain
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 92% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 50°F with winds near 9 mph.
56°F, 27% rain chance and 14 mph wind.
Visibility is around 4 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.
Current temperature is 54°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 92%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Ames
Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.
Ames is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.03°N latitude and 93.62°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Ames weather today
Moderate rain and 54°F in Ames, IA. Today's high is 57°F with a 94% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 4 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Ames
Sunrise is at 07:06 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 63°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 75%.