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

Is October a good time to explore Ames weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Ames includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Ames in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 212 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ames, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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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?

For visitors traveling to Ames, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ames.

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