Des Moines in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Des Moines in march 2025
The weather in Des Moines in march comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
very bad weather 89.9cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
27%
24%
7%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
31%
22%
9%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
23%
22%
10%
Weather at 3am
36°F
33%
24%
15%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Des Moines in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Des Moines in march.
The climate of Des Moines in march is very bad
The weather in march in Des Moines is quite dry (with 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in february there is an average of 1.5in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold here the month of march. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 49°F. The seasonal minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Des Moines is 41°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Des Moines in the month of march with a maximum record of 77°F in 2010 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 14 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 45% of the month.
Day length in Des Moines in march is 11:56. The sun rises at 06:25 and sunset is at 18:21.
March: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in march, there are destinations with better weather than Des Moines:
In march, Miami (Florida), Phoenix (Arizona), Lake Havasu City and McAllen have perfect weather.
Furthermore, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Hawaii (Honolulu), Austin and Houston have good weather.
Finally, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Nashville, Amarillo (Texas), Arkansas and Laughlin have a tolerable climate, but better than Des Moines.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Des Moines in march
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -7°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 89.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.96km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:25 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Des Moines in march 2024:
38°F to 56°F
41°F to 67°F
58°F to 70°F
50°F to 63°F
38°F to 58°F
38°F to 54°F
41°F to 58°F
41°F to 49°F
31°F to 45°F
31°F to 54°F
43°F to 67°F
52°F to 65°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
38°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
31°F to 40°F
25°F to 40°F
38°F to 56°F
34°F to 43°F
29°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
27°F to 38°F
32°F to 47°F
47°F to 63°F
32°F to 52°F
25°F to 41°F
32°F to 54°F
41°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in march
Cities near Des Moines:
| Kansas City in march | very bad weather |
| Sioux Falls in march | very bad weather |
| Illinois in march | very bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in march | very bad weather |
| Missouri in march | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in march | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in march | very bad weather |
| Chicago in march | very bad weather |
| Kansas in march | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in march | very bad weather |
| Arkansas in march | tolerable weather |
| Oklahoma in march | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
Des Moines
perfect weather
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bad
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Weather data for Des Moines in march:
Weather data for Des Moines for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Des Moines. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Des Moines can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Des Moines.