Ames is a city located in the central part of the of Iowa, and is approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines in Story County.
Beneath the small town charm of Ames, Iowa, beats the heart of a much larger city. A city that has become a player in developing the world's bio-economic future. A city with top-quality education, from kindergarten to grad school. A city that regularly draws performers like Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews and Widespread Panic, along with international symphonies and Broadway musicals. A city with hundreds of acres of parks, numerous bike paths, and cultural festivals and celebrations. A city that's been ranked the 2nd most liveable small city in the nation.
Lush tropical plants, seasonal flowers and hundreds of species of butterflies thrive year-round in Reiman Garden's beautiful glass houses. Among numerous outdoor gardens on the sprawling 14-acre site are a rose garden, children's garden and herb garden. The conservatory complex, which includes a cafe and gift shop is open year-round from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $164,000
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 51,557. Ames covers 21.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 50010, 50014 - Area code: 515
Weather
Ames, IA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 9.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Ames is 33.95 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.76 Inches.
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