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Weather in Des Moines, Iowa for March 2026

Your guide to Des Moines weather in March - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • High Wind Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Des Moines usually enjoys a light touch of snow in March.
    According to Des Moines snow forecast for March 2026, 1 snowy day is expected until the end of the month at Sunday, March 15.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, March 2026 in Des Moines is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 7.4 °F, this is -3.3 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the next days in Des Moines predicts temperatures to be around 11 °F, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of March is 8.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 12 °F by the end of March.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Des Moines in March is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 201.9 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
12
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
12°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
27 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
68 %
Avg humidity

Des Moines Weather March

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February
April
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
5°
2
Overcast
10°
3
Sunny
10°
4
Patchy rain possible
9°
5
Partly cloudy
8°
6
Overcast
8°
7
Light drizzle
8°
8
Light drizzle
9°
9
Sunny
14°
10
Sunny
16°
11
Overcast
13°
12
Overcast
14°
13
Mist
15°
14
Overcast
15°
15
Weather Alert Moderate rain
5°
16
Sunny
-2°
17
Partly cloudy
1°
18
Mist
6°
19
Sunny
17°
20
Sunny
27°
21
Sunny
29°
22
Partly cloudy
11°
23
Patchy rain possible
7°
24
Patchy rain possible
7°
25
Patchy rain possible
7°
26
Partly cloudy
17°
27
Sunny
14°
28
Patchy rain possible
9°
29
Patchy rain possible
16°
30
Overcast
12°
31
Patchy rain possible
9°

Temperatures trend during March in Des Moines

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

March weather in Des Moines day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Mar. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 37 mm 0 cm
Mar. 5 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /0° 26.9 mm 0 cm
Mar. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 7 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 8° /1° 28.8 mm 8.3 cm
Mar. 8 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 9° /-1° 4.5 mm 0 cm
Mar. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 14° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 16° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 13 Mist
Mist
 15° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 15° /4° 14.8 mm 0 cm
Mar. 15 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 5° /-7° 7 mm 1.6 cm
Mar. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 17 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 18 Mist
Mist
 6° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 17° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 27° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 23 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /2° 2 mm 0 cm
Mar. 25 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /3° 2.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 26 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 14° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 1.7 mm 0 cm
Mar. 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 8.5 mm 0 cm
Mar. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 12° /3° 2.7 mm 0 cm
Mar. 31 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Des Moines in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Des Moines forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Des Moines in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Des Moines during March?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 12° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Des Moines during March?

Significant rainfall exceeding 201.9 mm is expected in Des Moines during March, occurring over more than 12 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Des Moines in March 2026?

Des Moines experiences an average snowfall of 9.115 cm during March, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Des Moines during March?

The average wind speed in Des Moines during March is 27 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Des Moines snow forecast March 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Des Moines’s snowy potential this March ❄️
On average, Des Moines sees 3 snowy days during March, with approximately 9.1 cm of total snowfall.

March rainfall patterns in Des Moines

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Des Moiness March weather 💧
Typically, Des Moines has 12 rainy days in March with a total of 201.9 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Des Moines during March

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of March ☀️

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