Weather in Des Moines, Iowa, United States in March
In an average March, Des Moines sees a daily high around 50°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 50°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 34°F to 66°F |
| Average low | 28°F |
| Typical low range | 18°F to 38°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
87°F
2026-03-21
Lowest
6°F
2014-03-02
Low
Highest
60°F
2012-03-18
Lowest
-12°F
1998-03-12
Feels-like
Highest
96°F
2026-03-30
Lowest
-36°F
2019-03-04
Humidity
Highest
14.7 g/m³
2012-03-17
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
2014-03-02
Wind
Highest
41 mph
2025-03-05
Lowest
5 mph
2011-03-30
Precip
Wettest
5.32 in
1990
Driest
0.12 in
1994
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