The abnormally cool stretch of weather ended up lasting a full week for Ames with high temperatures not reaching 60 degrees. According to IEM data, this sets a record for consecutive days below 60 in May. The featured chart displays the monthly records for Ames and the most recent year the record was set or tied. During the winter months, a large number of years had the entire month below 60. It is interesting to see that July never has had a high temperature below 60 for Ames since 1893. Temperatures will approach 70 today!

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