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Ames weather essentials

Month
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Low
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May
68°F 20°C
46°F 7°C
5 in 12 cm
Jun
77°F 25°C
56°F 13°C
5 in 12 cm
Jul
81°F 27°C
61°F 16°C
3 in 8 cm
Aug
79°F 26°C
57°F 13°C
3 in 7 cm
Sep
74°F 23°C
47°F 8°C
2 in 5 cm
Oct
60°F 15°C
36°F 2°C
2 in 6 cm
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Iowa State University
Ollie #1 of 5 attractions in Ames
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Reiman Gardens
Ollie #2 of 5 attractions in Ames
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Enchanting, 14-acre garden with new display annually; inside find a live, exotic butterfly exhibit and gardens that change seasonally; private rentals...... more » Owner description: Enchanting, 14-acre garden with new display annually; inside find a live, exotic butterfly exhibit and gardens that change seasonally; private rentals available. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Butterfly Day Spa
Ollie #3 of 5 attractions in Ames
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  6.0 miles from city center
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Ooh La Spa
Ollie #4 of 5 attractions in Ames
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Veenker Memorial Golf Course
Ollie #5 of 5 attractions in Ames
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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