Climate Insights for Ames Lake

The climate in Ames Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1974mm of precipitation falls per year. Ames Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ames Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Ames Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Ames Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Ames Lake is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1974mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 165mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 288mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 32mm. That's 256mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Ames Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 266cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ames Lake is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ames Lake, which began on March 20, 2026. Ames Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Ames Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ames Lake based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.