Ames weather in August (Iowa, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Ames this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Ames includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 28°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Ames in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 299 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ames.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Ames. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ames climate page with graphs.

 

Ames, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 299 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 70% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (54 KM, 34 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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