Weather in Des Moines in March
In an average March, Des Moines sees a daily high around 50°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 50°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°F to 67°F |
| Average low | 31°F |
| Typical low range | 18°F to 43°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
2026-03-21
Lowest
2°F
2014-03-02
Low
Highest
66°F
2012-03-19
Lowest
-14°F
2014-03-03
Feels-like
Highest
98°F
2026-03-21
Lowest
-34°F
2014-03-03
Humidity
Highest
13.3 g/m³
2012-03-17
Lowest
0.7 g/m³
2014-03-02
Wind
Highest
33 mph
1998-03-09
Lowest
4 mph
2000-03-21
Gust
Highest
58 mph
1982-03-30
Lowest
9 mph
1994-03-02
Precip
Wettest
7.00 in
1990
Driest
0.53 in
1994
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