OVERALL LIVING SCOREC
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Ames, IA
Thinking of moving to Ames? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Ames.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade D
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F10 (3%)
Avg Days Under 32°F127 (35%)
Wet/Rainy Days75 (21%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days249 (68%)
Gloomy Overcast Days50 (14%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.22 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)6421 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)966 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts18 (5%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days189 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeApr 17
Avg First Fall FreezeOct 24
Yearly Water Demand40.4"
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