Des Moines (IA)
March
Weather in Des Moines, Iowa for March 2027
Your guide to Des Moines weather in March - trends and predictions
Snowfall in Des Moines during March is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of March is 8.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 14.4 °C by the end of March.
Des Moines experiences moderate rainfall in March, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 154.1 mm.
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12°/2°
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27 km/h
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70 %
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Des Moines Weather March
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Temperatures trend during March in Des Moines
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March weather in Des Moines day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Mar. 1 |  Overcast | 4° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 2 | Overcast | 10° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 3 |  Sunny | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 4 |  Heavy rain | 9° /4° | 37 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 5 | Heavy rain | 8° /1° | 26.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 6 | Overcast | 8° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 7 | Heavy rain | 8° /2° | 28.8 mm | 8.3 cm | |
| Mar. 8 |  Light rain | 9° /-1° | 4.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 9 | Sunny | 13° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 10 | Sunny | 16° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 11 | Overcast | 13° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 12 | Overcast | 14° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 13 |  Mist | 15° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 14 |  Moderate rain | 15° /5° | 14.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 15 | Light rain | 11° /1° | 7 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Mar. 16 | Overcast | 6° /-2° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 17 |  Partly cloudy | 7° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 18 | Sunny | 12° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 19 | Light rain | 10° /1° | 5.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Mar. 20 | Partly cloudy | 11° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 21 | Partly cloudy | 15° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 22 | Overcast | 12° /1° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 23 | Light rain | 9° /1° | 5.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Mar. 24 | Light rain | 12° /0° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 25 | Light rain | 17° /6° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 26 | Light rain | 15° /3° | 3.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 27 | Light rain | 9° /2° | 4.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 28 | Overcast | 16° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 29 | Light rain | 16° /6° | 5.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 30 |  Patchy rain possible | 15° /5° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 31 | Patchy rain possible | 12° /5° | 0.4 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 154.1 mm is expected in Des Moines during March, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Des Moines in March 2027?
Des Moines typically sees 9.4 cm of snowfall during March.
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 2027
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On average, Des Moines sees 1 snowy days during March, with approximately 9.4 cm of total snowfall.
March rainfall patterns in Des Moines
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Typically, Des Moines has 6 rainy days in March with a total of 154.1 mm of rainfall.
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