Ames, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
51°F
Cloudy
Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 51°F | Cloudy | 14 mph W | 12% |
| Tonight | 44°F | Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph W | 28% |
| Thursday | 54°F | Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 12 mph NW | 62% |
| Thursday Night | 39°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 9 mph NNW | 7% |
| Friday | 50°F | Partly Sunny | 6 mph N | 4% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph N | 2% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Clear | 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 3 to 8 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Sunny | 3 mph NNW | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph E | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ames, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 26
First fall frost
Oct 8
Growing season
164 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ames Muni Ap, Ia (2.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.