Temperatures in March
It's warm in March in Iowa with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Iowa in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Iowa with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 23°C, with nights close to 14°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Iowa will be around 26°C, with nights close to 16°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 21% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Iowa. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Iowa in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
23°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
89 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Iowa?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Iowa. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Iowa in March
With 31°C, Iowa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Iowa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Iowa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Iowa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Iowa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Iowa.
Daily UV Index in March in Iowa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Iowa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Iowa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Iowa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Iowa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Iowa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Iowa
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Iowa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Iowa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iowa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
