Ames in February

4.2out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 1°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

1°CAvg high
-8°CAvg low
7Rainy days (37 mm)
10:22 hDaylight
07:18Sunrise · 17:40 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 1°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -8°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in February is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-2° -10° J 1° -8° F 9° -2° M 17° 5° A 22° 11° M 27° 17° J 29° 19° J 28° 17° A 24° 13° S 17° 6° O 9° -1° N 1° -7° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -2°C-10°C30 mm 7– – 4.2
February 1°C-8°C37 mm 7– – 4.2
March 9°C-2°C63 mm 9– – 5.5
April 17°C5°C113 mm 11– – 6.5
May 22°C11°C139 mm 14– – 7.0
June 27°C17°C129 mm 11– – 7.4
July 29°C19°C98 mm 9– – 7.8
August 28°C17°C100 mm 9– – 7.8
September 24°C13°C91 mm 9– – 7.9
October 17°C6°C74 mm 8– – 7.2
November 9°C-1°C53 mm 7– – 5.8
December 1°C-7°C40 mm 6– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Ames in February?

Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -8°C.

When is the best time to visit Ames?

The best months are September, July, August, June.