Ames, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Major County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
201
Population
718/sq mi density
$43,125
Median Income
$29,654 per capita
$96,400
Home Value
$170,071 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, /mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Ames has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").