Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical July high
Typical range
July climate
July in Ames
United States · North America
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Afternoons can feel muggy.
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 67°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 9 wet days this month.
29%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.5 hJuly sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
53%July Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In July, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 69°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%July Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in July.
7 mphJuly Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical July day
July late afternoons are around 82°F, and early evening stays near 81°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Rain9%
Cloud49%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday81°F
Rain12%
Cloud52%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Rain12%
Cloud51%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening81°F
Feels 83°F
Rain9%
Cloud43%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 15 | 1.2 | 6 | 6.2 | 76 |
| Feb | 35 | 18 | 1.4 | 6 | 7.4 | 74 |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | 9 | 8.3 | 68 |
| Apr | 63 | 41 | 4.2 | 11 | 9.0 | 62 |
| May | 73 | 53 | 5.5 | 13 | 10.0 | 66 |
| Jun | 82 | 63 | 5.1 | 11 | 11.8 | 69 |
| Jul | 85 | 67 | 3.6 | 9 | 12.5 | 74 |
| Aug | 83 | 64 | 3.7 | 9 | 11.2 | 75 |
| Sep | 78 | 56 | 3.0 | 7 | 10.0 | 70 |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 3.0 | 8 | 7.9 | 66 |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.9 | 6 | 6.7 | 70 |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | 6 | 5.7 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology