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Ames weather in August

Weather in Ames: August

Average day temperature: 82.3°F
Average night temperature: 66.1°F
Number of sunny days: 14 days
Day length: 13.2 - 14.4 hours
Number of rainy days: 2 days
Precipitation totals: 1.2 in.

Air temperature in August, °F

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2026
2025
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The highest day temperature during August of 2026 was 90°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 58°F. Daily and nightly averages during August were 81.6°F and 65.9°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Mostly all days in August are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.

Precipitation total in August, in.

Precipitation total value in Ames in August is 1.2 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in August, mph

The average wind speed value in August is 8.3 mph It makes August one of the least windy months of the year.

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in August is: 9.0.

Best time for vacation in Ames

Sunniest months:
October 18 days
September 17 days
July 15 days
Warmest months:
August 82.3 °F
July 82.0 °F
June 79.3 °F
Coldest months:
January 25.0 °F
February 30.8 °F
December 33.3 °F
Rainiest months:
May 3 days
June 3 days
July 2 days
Windiest months:
April 12.2 mph
March 11.5 mph
November 10.4 mph

Ames on a weather map

Ames
+61°F
S 9 mph
Feels like: +61°F
Precip.: 1%
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24 Hours Forecast
Ames
Local time: 12:21
October 29, thursday
1500
64°F
SW
8 mph
1800
59°F
SW
6 mph
2100
54°F
W
7 mph
October 30, friday
0000
50°F
W
7 mph
0300
50°F
W
9 mph
0600
52°F
W
9 mph
0900
52°F
NW
10 mph
1200
52°F
NW
11 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F