Ames in January
4.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -2°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
-2°CAvg high
-10°CAvg low
7Rainy days (30 mm)
9:16 hDaylight
07:46Sunrise · 17:02 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -2°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -10°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -10°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 1°C | -8°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| March | 9°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 113 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 139 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 28°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 17°C | 6°C | 74 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 9°C | -1°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 1°C | -7°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ames in January?
Daytime highs average -2°C and nights about -10°C.
When is the best time to visit Ames?
The best months are September, July, August, June.