Today
During the day mostly clear, up to +70°F, at night around +61°F. Wind up to 12 mph. The day promises to be dry.
Weather outside your window in Ames
local time 4:46 PM · updated just now
Today Now 4:46 PM
+70°F
Mostly clear
Hourly forecast
Today11/3
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Today
Forecast in words
Tomorrow
Tomorrow high +73°F and mostly clear, nighttime low +55°F — 4° warmer than today.
Week
During the week the thermometer stays between +54°F…+79°F. Peak warmth: Thu, +79°F. Coldest night — Fri, around +54°F. The week promises to be dry. Clear days — 6.
Week vs norm
- Today 11/3 +70°F −4° usually +74°F
- Tomorrow 11/4 +73°F as usual usually +73°F
- Thu 11/5 +79°F +6° usually +73°F
- Fri 11/6 +68°F −4° usually +72°F
- Sat 11/7 +70°F −2° usually +72°F
- Sun 11/8 +72°F as usual usually +72°F
- Mon 11/9 +72°F as usual usually +71°F
- Tue 11/10 +73°F +2° usually +71°F
Difference between forecast daytime high and the 1991–2020 norm for this date.
This day, November 3
Today is a typical day for this date.
- Heat record +85°F 2017
- Cold record +29°F 1991
- Most precipitation 3.1 in 2000
- Strongest gust 42 mph 2024
Records for this calendar date, 1991-2024, ERA5 reanalysis.
Climate in Ames
Today is about 4° colder than usual for November.
| Month | Daytime / Nighttime | Average | 💧 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | +60°F / +40°F | +48°F | 2.4 |
| Feb | +64°F / +43°F | +52°F | 2.4 |
| Mar | +71°F / +50°F | +59°F | 3.1 |
| Apr | +78°F / +57°F | +67°F | 3.4 |
| May | +84°F / +65°F | +74°F | 4.9 |
| Jun | +91°F / +72°F | +81°F | 2.9 |
| Jul | +95°F / +75°F | +85°F | 1.8 |
| Aug | +96°F / +76°F | +85°F | 1.9 |
| Sep | +89°F / +69°F | +79°F | 2.5 |
| Oct | +81°F / +60°F | +69°F | 3.7 |
| Nov | +69°F / +49°F | +58°F | 2.7 |
| Dec | +62°F / +42°F | +51°F | 2.7 |
Climatic normals for 1991–2025 years from ERA5-Land reanalysis.
Astronomical data
Sunrise / sunset
6:49 AM | 5:39 PM
Moon
1:17 AM | 2:31 PM
Moon phase
Waning crescent 30%
Next solar eclipse
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