Des Moines
March
Weather in Des Moines for March 2026
Your guide to Des Moines weather in March - trends and predictions
With an average of 2 snowy days, Des Moines usually enjoys a light touch of snow in March.
In general, the average temperature in Des Moines at the beginning of March is 10.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 13.4 °F by the end of March.
Des Moines experiences moderate rainfall in March, with an average of 8 rainy days and a total precipitation of 168.6 mm.
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21
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8
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2
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11°/2°
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26 km/h
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64 %
Avg humidity
Des Moines Weather March
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  8° | 2  14° | 3 15° | 4  12° | 5 8° | 6  8° | 7  8° |
| 8 9° | 9 10° | 10 17° | 11 15° | 12 16° | 13  19° | 14 20° |
| 15 11° | 16 10° | 17 11° | 18 11° | 19 13° | 20 7° | 21 10° |
| 22  10° | 23  9° | 24  11° | 25 17° | 26 14° | 27 8° | 28 18° |
| 29 16° | 30 12° | 31 9° |
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Temperatures trend during March in Des Moines
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March weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Mar. 1 | Partly cloudy | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 2 | Sunny | 14° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 3 | Sunny | 15° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 4 | Patchy rain possible | 12° /6° | 49.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 5 | Partly cloudy | 8° /0° | 40.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 6 | Overcast | 8° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 7 | Light drizzle | 8° /1° | 28.8 mm | 8.3 cm | |
| Mar. 8 | Light drizzle | 9° /-1° | 4.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 9 | Sunny | 10° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 10 | Sunny | 17° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 11 | Sunny | 15° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 12 | Overcast | 16° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 13 | Mist | 19° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 14 | Light rain shower | 20° /7° | 22.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 15 | Sunny | 11° /1° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 16 | Sunny | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 17 | Partly cloudy | 11° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 18 | Sunny | 11° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 19 | Sunny | 13° /0° | 8.4 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Mar. 20 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 21 | Partly cloudy | 10° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 22 | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 10° /-1° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 23 | Moderate snow | 9° /1° | 8 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Mar. 24 | Moderate rain | 11° /0° | 5.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 25 | Light rain shower | 17° /5° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 26 | Light rain shower | 14° /0° | 5.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 27 | Overcast | 8° /2° | 6.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 28 | Overcast | 18° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 29 | Patchy rain possible | 16° /7° | 8.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 30 | Overcast | 12° /3° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Mar. 31 | 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.
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 11° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Des Moines during March?
Significant rainfall exceeding 168.6 mm is expected in Des Moines during March, occurring over more than 8 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 8.78 cm during March, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Des Moines during March?
The average wind speed in Des Moines during March is 26 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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