What is today's weather forecast for Ames, IA?

Today's forecast for Ames shows a low of -13 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around -13.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Ames, IA?

The 7-day forecast for Ames shows highs from 9 to 35 degrees and lows from -13 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ames, IA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ames this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (40% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Ames weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ames forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Ames, IA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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-4°F
Feels Like -4°F

Humidity 84% Dew Point -7°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.44 in.

Report from a personal weather station 1.6 mi. NNW of central Ames
at 2:11 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

-13

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

30%

SunDec 7

-2

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 9°F to a high of 34°F by week's end. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing snow chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 34°F with lows around 17°F.

This Date in Weather History

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

Ames, IA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -15. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 14 by 1am. Wind chill values as low as -10. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 5. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

About Ames, IA

Ames () is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines in central Iowa. It is the home of Iowa State University (ISU). According to the 2020 census, Ames had a population of 66,427, making it the state's ninth-most populous city. Iowa State University was home to 30,177 students as of fall 2023, which make up approximately one half of the city's population. A United States Department of Energy national laboratory, Ames Laboratory, is located on the ISU campus. Ames also hosts United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sites: the largest federal animal disease center in the United States, the USDA Agricultural Research Service's National Animal Disease Center (NADC), as well as one of two national USDA sites for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which comprises the National Veterinary Services Laboratory and the Center for Veterinary Biologics. Ames also hosts the headquarters of the Iowa Department of Transportation.

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