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Ames, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Major County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
201
Population
718/sq mi density
$43,125
Median Income
$29,654 per capita
$96,400
Home Value
$159,419 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ames enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,212 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 718/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2470°N, 98.1861°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Major County County |
| Nearest Airport | Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Ames has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").