Weather forecast for todayAmes, NE

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 11:37 am CDT

  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Dewpoint: 32°F
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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In Ames, currently, the sun is shining brightly, creating a warm atmosphere.
The temperature is a crisp 51.8°F, with the apparent temperature being appraised at a brisk 46.4°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 61°F
  • 41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 18mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:40 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:42 pm CDT
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Today, sun-filled conditions are expected to persist.
The highest temperature will be an enjoyable 60.8°F, while the lowest forecasted temperature is an icy 41°F.
October's usual high of 61.7°F is forecasted to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise was at 7:40 am and sunset will be at 6:42 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 2min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 61°C.
Coldest period: 12 am - 2 am 46°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am - 2 am 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 12 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 207°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 18mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:42 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 181°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 183°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 184°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Ames, primarily bright and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 48.2°F and a maximum of 60.8°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 4 pm.
The maximum temperature today will be alike with October's average high. Today, the low will be also relatively lower than the usual October value of 45°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 16:37:17 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 11:37 am CDT is 51.8°F. Feels-like temperature is 46.4°F.

Today, in Ames, sunshine is forecasted under mostly clear skies.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 60.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 41°F.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be moderately lower than the average low of 45°F.

On Saturday, in Ames, sunrise was at 7:40 am and sunset will be at 6:42 pm (CDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 2min.