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

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

Temperatures

The month of September in Ames typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 25°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

Ames in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 240 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September is a prime time to visit Ames. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 September

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in September

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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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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