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Weather in Polk County, Iowa for March 2026

Your guide to Polk County weather in March - trends and predictions

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    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Polk County usually enjoys a light touch of snow in March.
    According to Polk County snow forecast for March 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, March 2026 in Polk County is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 6.8 °F, this is -3.8 °F below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Polk County predicts a temperature of 20.1 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Polk County at the beginning of March is 8.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 17.7 °F by the end of March.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Polk County 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

Polk County 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
Sunny
11°
16
Overcast
6°
17
Partly cloudy
8°
18
Sunny
12°
19
Sunny
11°
20
Partly cloudy
11°
21
Weather Alert Sunny
34°
22
Overcast
13°
23
Cloudy
13°
24
Cloudy
17°
25
Patchy rain possible
23°
26
Patchy rain possible
16°
27
Sunny
10°
28
Sunny
11°
29
Sunny
21°
30
Partly cloudy
22°
31
Partly cloudy
21°

Temperatures trend during March in Polk County

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March weather in Polk County 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 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /0° 7 mm 0.6 cm
Mar. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Mar. 17 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 5.6 mm 0.4 cm
Mar. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 34° /10° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 13° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 23 Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 24 Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 25 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /10° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 26 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 21° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /12° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Polk County 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 Polk County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Polk County in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Polk County during March?

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

How much rainfall should be expected in Polk County during March?

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

Will it snow in Polk County in March 2026?

Polk County experiences an average snowfall of 9.115 cm during March, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Polk County during March?

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

Polk County snow forecast March 2026

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

March rainfall patterns in Polk County

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

UV exposure in Polk County during March

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