Ames, IA Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

88°
F

Sunny

Track current conditions, temperature changes, wind, and the full daily outlook for Ames, IA in one place.

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Wind: 0 to 3 mph SSE
Sunday

Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 0 to 3 mph.

Local 7-day forecast

Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Ames, IA is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: Jul 11, 2026 11:45 PM CDT.

The active forecast window currently covers Jul 12 to Jul 18, 2026 for Ames, IA.

Page Snapshot

Page focus
city weather
Forecast window
Jul 12 to Jul 18, 2026
Latest sync
Jul 11, 2026 11:45 PM CDT
Forecast office
DMX
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
88°F
Sunday
Next Low
65°F
Sunday Night
Rain Outlook
0
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
7 to 12 mph
Saturday

Daily Outlook

Today
Jul 12
Sunny
88 °F
/ 65°F
Wind 0 to 3 mph
Mon
Jul 13
Sunny
90 °F
/ 67°F
Wind 2 mph
Tue
Jul 14
Sunny
92 °F
/ 69°F
Wind 3 mph
Wed
Jul 15
Sunny
93 °F
/ 71°F
Wind 0 to 3 mph
Thu
Jul 16
Sunny
93 °F
/ 73°F
Wind 2 to 6 mph
Fri
Jul 17
Sunny
95 °F
/ 74°F
Wind 5 to 9 mph
Sat
Jul 18
Sunny
94 °F
Wind 7 to 12 mph

This Week in Ames

Friday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Ames at 95 degrees F.

Sunday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 65 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Saturday at about 7 to 12 mph SW.

The forecast from Jul 12 through Jul 18 stays mostly dry.

Forecast Details

Last updated
Jul 11, 2026 11:45 PM CDT
Coverage
7 days
Time zone
America/Chicago
Forecast office
DMX
Radar station
KDMX

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Sunday Night
Jul 12
65°F
Clear
2 mph SSE

Clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 2 mph.

Monday
Jul 13
90°F
Sunny
2 mph SSW

Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind around 2 mph.

Monday Night
Jul 13
67°F
Clear
1 mph S

Clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 1 mph.

Tuesday
Jul 14
92°F
Sunny
3 mph SW

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night
Jul 14
69°F
Clear
2 mph SSE

Clear, with a low around 69.

Wednesday
Jul 15
93°F
Sunny
0 to 3 mph SSW

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night
Jul 15
71°F
Mostly Clear
3 mph SSE

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Thursday
Jul 16
93°F
Sunny
2 to 6 mph SSW

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night
Jul 16
73°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph S

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Friday
Jul 17
95°F
Sunny
5 to 9 mph SSW

Sunny, with a high near 95.

Friday Night
Jul 17
74°F
Mostly Clear
8 mph SSW

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Saturday
Jul 18
94°F
Sunny
7 to 12 mph SW

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Sunday
Jul 12
Sunny
88°F
0 to 3 mph
SSE
Sunday Night
Jul 12
Clear
65°F
2 mph
SSE
Monday
Jul 13
Sunny
90°F
2 mph
SSW
Monday Night
Jul 13
Clear
67°F
1 mph
S
Tuesday
Jul 14
Sunny
92°F
3 mph
SW
Tuesday Night
Jul 14
Clear
69°F
2 mph
SSE
Wednesday
Jul 15
Sunny
93°F
0 to 3 mph
SSW
Wednesday Night
Jul 15
Mostly Clear
71°F
3 mph
SSE
Thursday
Jul 16
Sunny
93°F
2 to 6 mph
SSW
Thursday Night
Jul 16
Mostly Clear
73°F
5 mph
S
Friday
Jul 17
Sunny
95°F
5 to 9 mph
SSW
Friday Night
Jul 17
Mostly Clear
74°F
8 mph
SSW
Saturday
Jul 18
Sunny
94°F
7 to 12 mph
SW
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