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Lawn care in Ames: about 36 inches of rain a year and an average temperature of 48°F set the mowing and watering season.

Weather and your home

In Story County, July highs average about 84°F and January lows about 11°F, with roughly 36 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded hailstorms, damaging thunderstorm winds and floods in Story County, with hail up to 2.5 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Story County has had 14 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms And Flooding (2026).

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Questions

How often should a lawn be mowed in Ames?

Weekly in the growing season, every two weeks as it slows.

When should I fertilize?

At the start of the growing season and again mid-season; your lawn pro times it to your grass type.

Can I get a regular service?

Yes — ask for weekly or every-other-week visits; the plan and price come in the proposal.

Nearby

Gilbert · Kelley · Nevada · Huxley · Cambridge · Slater · Luther · Story City