Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
September verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
90mm
Sun
7.7h
Weather score
59
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Ames, Iowa, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
September24°C average high
September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
September90mm average rain
September 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.
September7.7 hours average sun
September sits close to Ames' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
September59 weather score
September sits close to Ames' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.