April weather in Ames, IA
The average temperature in Ames in April is 49.4°F (37.8°F–60.9°F). Average precipitation: 3.89 inches.
April is a spring month in Ames, and is warmer than the annual average of 48.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 9m. For travel, April is cool.
Avg High
60.9°F
Avg Low
37.8°F
Precipitation
3.89 in
Daylight
13h 9m
April records in Ames
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 89.1°F (2003) | 19.2°F (2021) | 0.36 in (2026) |
| April 2 | 84.0°F (2012) | 18.1°F (2018) | 1.65 in (2026) |
| April 3 | 82.0°F (2011) | 17.2°F (2018) | 1.29 in (2026) |
| April 4 | 84.0°F (2021) | 12.9°F (2002) | 0.22 in (2003) |
| April 5 | 86.0°F (2000) | 18.0°F (2002) | 0.83 in (1999) |
| April 6 | 79.0°F (2021) | 18.1°F (2018) | 0.83 in (2010) |
| April 7 | 82.9°F (2020) | 15.3°F (2018) | 0.67 in (2019) |
| April 8 | 79.0°F (2019) | 17.1°F (1997) | 1.86 in (1999) |
| April 9 | 78.1°F (2017) | 15.1°F (2003) | 0.82 in (2026) |
| April 10 | 89.1°F (2011) | 19.2°F (2020) | 0.85 in (2008) |
| April 11 | 81.0°F (2023) | 19.0°F (2004) | 2.23 in (2005) |
| April 12 | 86.0°F (2023) | 20.1°F (2016) | 1.31 in (2020) |
| April 13 | 89.1°F (2006) | 21.9°F (2004) | 2.70 in (2014) |
| April 14 | 88.0°F (2003) | 23.0°F (1997) | 2.64 in (2012) |
| April 15 | 88.0°F (2002) | 17.2°F (2020) | 0.86 in (1999) |
| April 16 | 87.1°F (2004) | 23.2°F (2018) | 1.57 in (2024) |
| April 17 | 82.0°F (2004) | 25.0°F (1997) | 2.09 in (2013) |
| April 18 | 88.0°F (2002) | 26.1°F (2001) | 1.10 in (2015) |
| April 19 | 78.1°F (2000) | 22.1°F (2022) | 1.21 in (2023) |
| April 20 | 82.0°F (2001) | 23.2°F (2021) | 1.44 in (2025) |
| April 21 | 84.0°F (2019) | 23.2°F (2021) | 0.63 in (1999) |
| April 22 | 82.0°F (2020) | 28.2°F (2021) | 2.13 in (2022) |
| April 23 | 77.0°F (2000) | 28.2°F (2023) | 0.60 in (2025) |
| April 24 | 84.9°F (2009) | 26.2°F (2013) | 2.56 in (2007) |
| April 25 | 88.0°F (2012) | 30.2°F (2013) | 1.54 in (2007) |
| April 26 | 86.0°F (2001) | 28.2°F (2022) | 2.50 in (2009) |
| April 27 | 82.9°F (2021) | 30.0°F (2004) | 2.43 in (2014) |
| April 28 | 88.0°F (2004) | 26.2°F (2019) | 1.14 in (2014) |
| April 29 | 88.0°F (2007) | 26.1°F (2008) | 0.87 in (2006) |
| April 30 | 89.1°F (2007) | 28.9°F (2005) | 1.33 in (2016) |