Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Ames, Iowa, United States in August
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
107mm
Sun
9.4h
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ames, Iowa, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August29°C average high
August is one of Ames' warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August107mm average rain
August is wetter than Ames' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August9.4 hours average sun
August is brighter than Ames' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August77 weather score
August scores above Ames' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
