Go Back
  • For Business
  • |
  • Warnings
  • Data Suite
  • Forensics
  • Advertising
  • Superior Accuracy™
Heat dome to bring 90 to 100-degree temps. See when the heat will peak. Chevron right

Ames, IA

72°F
Location Chevron down
Location News Videos
Use Current Location
Recent

Ames

Iowa

72°
No results found.
Try searching for a city, zip code or point of interest.
Get Premium+
Create Your Account Unlock extended daily and hourly forecasts — all with your free account.
Let's Go Chevron right
Have an account already? Log In
settings
Help
Ames, IA Weather
Today WinterCast Local {stormName} Tracker Hourly 10-Day Radar MinuteCast® Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities

Around the Globe

Hurricane Tracker

Severe Weather

Radar & Maps
News

News & Features

Astronomy

Business

Climate

Health

Recreation

Sports

Travel
For Business

Warnings

Data Suite

Forensics

Advertising

Superior Accuracy™

Video

Winter Center
Today

Hourly

 10-Day Radar MinuteCast® Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities

View hourly forecasts 10-days ahead

Activate Your Premium+ Subscription

Chevron right

8 AM

73°
RealFeel® 74°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 7%
Chevron down
Fog

RealFeel Shade™74°

WindSE 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity90%

Indoor Humidity90% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover86%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling300 ft

9 AM

75°
RealFeel® 76°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 7%
Chevron down
Fog

RealFeel Shade™75°

WindSE 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts29 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity88% (Very Humid)

Dew Point71° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™4 (Dull)

Cloud Cover79%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling500 ft

10 AM

77°
RealFeel® 78°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 7%
Chevron down
Fog

RealFeel Shade™77°

WindSE 17 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts31 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity85% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover73%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling500 ft

11 AM

79°
RealFeel® 82°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 7%
Chevron down
Fog

RealFeel Shade™80°

Heat Index81°

WindSSE 17 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.1 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts32 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity79% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point72° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility1.00 mi

Cloud Ceiling1000 ft

12 PM

82°
RealFeel® 87°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 7%
Chevron down
Fog

RealFeel Shade™83°

Heat Index88°

WindSSE 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.1 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts35 mph

Humidity73%

Indoor Humidity73% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility2 mi

Cloud Ceiling1500 ft

1 PM

85°
RealFeel® 91°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 5%
Chevron down
Fog
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

RealFeel Shade™88°

Heat Index92°

WindSSE 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.5 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts35 mph

Humidity68%

Indoor Humidity68% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point73° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

2 PM

87°
RealFeel® 95°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Intermittent clouds
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

RealFeel Shade™91°

Heat Index95°

WindSSE 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index4.9 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts33 mph

Humidity66%

Indoor Humidity66% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point74° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7100 ft

3 PM

88°
RealFeel® 96°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Intermittent clouds
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

RealFeel Shade™92°

Heat Index97°

WindSSE 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.7 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts35 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity64% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point75° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7100 ft

4 PM

89°
RealFeel® 97°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Intermittent clouds
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

RealFeel Shade™94°

Heat Index100°

WindS 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.7 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts36 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity64% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point75° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover65%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7100 ft

5 PM

90°
RealFeel® 98°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Intermittent clouds
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

RealFeel Shade™95°

Heat Index101°

WindS 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts35 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity64% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point76° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™7 (Bright)

Cloud Cover62%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

6 PM

90°
RealFeel® 98°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Intermittent clouds
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

RealFeel Shade™96°

Heat Index101°

WindS 14 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.8 (Low)

Wind Gusts33 mph

Humidity65%

Indoor Humidity65% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point76° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™7 (Bright)

Cloud Cover63%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling22400 ft

7 PM

91°
RealFeel® 100°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Intermittent clouds
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

RealFeel Shade™98°

Heat Index104°

WindS 13 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts32 mph

Humidity62%

Indoor Humidity62% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point77° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover65%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

89°
RealFeel® 97°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Mostly sunny
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

RealFeel Shade™97°

Heat Index101°

WindS 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity67%

Indoor Humidity67% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point77° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

86°
RealFeel® 95°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Mostly clear
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

Heat Index97°

WindS 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity74%

Indoor Humidity74% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point77° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

84°
RealFeel® 93°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Mostly clear
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

Heat Index94°

WindS 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity79% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point77° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

83°
RealFeel® 91°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
Chevron down
Mostly clear
alerts

Extreme Heat Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 9:00 PM Tuesday

Heat Index92°

WindS 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity81%

Indoor Humidity81% (Extremely Humid)

Dew Point77° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

Hourly Weather Forecast for Ames

AccuWeather's hourly forecast for Ames provides hour-by-hour temperatures, RealFeel® Temperature, and precipitation probability through the next 10 days. The current hour shows 73° with a RealFeel® of 74°, fog with a 7% chance of precipitation. Each hourly forecast includes wind speed, humidity, air quality, UV index, and the AccuLumen Brightness Index™, AccuWeather's measure of perceived outdoor light intensity. Forecasts are generated by proprietary systems developed by AccuWeather meteorologists since 1962.

Further Ahead

Tomorrow

Tuesday

10-Day

Around the Globe

Hurricane Tracker

Severe Weather

Radar & Maps

News

Video

Winter Center

Top Stories

Weather Forecasts

Heat dome to bring 90-100 F temperatures to 200 million in US

24 minutes ago

Hurricane

Massive Saharan dust clouds to approach Florida, Gulf this weekend

5 hours ago
Live Blog

Live: World Cup 2026 weather updates

LATEST ENTRY

Thunderstorms could threaten Philadelphia and New Jersey matches Saturday

21 hours ago

Hurricane

Building heat dome could spark tropical development near southern U.S.

8 minutes ago

Weather Forecasts

'Extreme' weather could fuel erratic wildfires in western US

2 hours ago

 More Stories

Featured Stories

Weather News

Venezuela death toll rises after back-to-back earthquakes

21 hours ago

Astronomy

Skyscraper-size asteroid to safely pass Earth this Saturday

2 days ago

Travel

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

1 day ago

Recreation

Snake hunters compete for $25,000 wrangling pythons in Florida

2 days ago

Weather News

Utah wildfires force evacuations as crews work in hot, windy weather

1 day ago
World North America United States Iowa Ames

Weather Near Ames:

  • Ankeny, IA
  • Des Moines, IA
  • West Des Moines, IA
Company
Proven Superior Accuracy™ About AccuWeather Digital Advertising Careers Press Contact Us
Products & Services
For Business For Partners For Advertising AccuWeather APIs AccuWeather Connect Personal Weather Stations
Apps & Downloads
iPhone App Android App See all Apps & Downloads
Subscription Services
AccuWeather Premium AccuWeather Professional
More
AccuWeather Ready Business Health Hurricane Leisure and Recreation Severe Weather Space and Astronomy Sports Travel Weather News Winter Center
Company
Proven Superior Accuracy™ About AccuWeather Digital Advertising Careers Press Contact Us
Products & Services
For Business For Partners For Advertising AccuWeather APIs AccuWeather Connect Personal Weather Stations
Apps & Downloads
iPhone App Android App See all Apps & Downloads
Subscription Services
AccuWeather Premium AccuWeather Professional
More
AccuWeather Ready Business Health Hurricane Leisure and Recreation Severe Weather Space and Astronomy Sports Travel Weather News Winter Center
© 2026 AccuWeather, Inc. "AccuWeather" and sun design are registered trademarks of AccuWeather, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | About Your Privacy Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information | Data Sources

...

...

...