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21°
Light Rain
Feels Like: 12°
Min: 16°
Max: 22°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 22°C and dropping to 11°C. The coming days will be cloudy
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Sunrise
19:16
Sunset
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Waxing Crescent
11:58
Moonrise
20:46
Moonset
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Weather in Ames today, September 15, 2026
Ames stays under cloudy skies on September 15, 2026, with only brief brighter breaks. Plan for a day that feels grey more often than open. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 100% near 09:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
The day peaks near 22°C and cools toward 16°C. Expect humidity between 66% and 96%, most humid near 09:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 11:00 near 5.2 km/h.
Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 12:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 15.8 km, though it can fall to 12.3 km. The sun rises at 07:00 and sets at 19:16, for a total of 12 hours 15 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, overcast skies in Ames on September 15, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 22°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Ames
How warm does it get in Ames?
The warmest month in Ames is July, with average high temperatures of 29°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.
How cold does it get in Ames?
The coldest month in Ames is January, with average low temperatures of -9°C. The average temperature during this period is around -6°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Ames?
The wettest month in Ames is May, with an average of 138mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Ames?
The driest month in Ames is February, with an average of 34mm of precipitation.
