Ames, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ames, a community in Cloud County, Kansas.
Overnight
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast for Ames
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 69°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph E | 19% |
| Tuesday | 84°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph E | 18% |
| Tuesday Night | 64°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph NE | 32% |
| Wednesday | 76°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph NE | 38% |
| Wednesday Night | 62°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 7% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 10 mph E | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 66°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SE | 40% |
| Friday | 88°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 29% |
| Friday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph SE | 4% |
| Saturday | 92°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 15 mph S | 2% |
| Sunday | 95°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Mostly Clear | 15 mph S | 2% |
| Monday | 95°F | Mostly Sunny | 15 to 20 mph S | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ames (39.569, -97.451). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ames
Last spring frost
Apr 18
First fall frost
Oct 19
Growing season
183 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Ames: nearby ZIP 66938 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Kansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Concordia Muni Ap, Ks (11.3 mi from Ames). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.