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Autumn Temperatures for Eastern Third of the Country; Super Typhoon Approaching Guam

Cooler and less humid conditions for the eastern third of the nation as a cold slides off the east coast. Combination of dry and breezy conditions may result in spread of wildfires across the lower Mississippi Valley. In addition, fire weather conditions linger into portions of Southern California. For Guam, a super typhoon is approaching. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ames, Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)

Lat: 41.99°NLon: 93.62°WElev: 945ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1026.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Oct 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ames IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light south southeast wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ames IA
 42.04°N 93.65°W
Last Update:
4:44 am CDT Oct 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Oct 18, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 24, 2026
 
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