Ames, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
57°F
Slight Chance Drizzle
A slight chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 57°F | Slight Chance Drizzle | 20 mph NW | 19% |
| Tonight | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NW | 12% |
| Wednesday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 7% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 14% |
| Thursday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 5% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Clear | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 68°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ames, KS
Last spring frost
Apr 18
First fall frost
Oct 19
Growing season
183 days
Hardiness zone
6b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Concordia Muni Ap, Ks (11.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.