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5 things to see and do in Des Moines, Iowa from bus life travels
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Weather · March
Des Moines weather in March
Average highs of 49°F, lows of 30°F and 2.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
March is Des Moines’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 49°F and lows of 30°F. That is 14° warmer than February, and 11° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 49°F
- Average low
- 30°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2 in
- Wet days
- 10
- Snow
- 4.4 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:26 AM · 7:20 PM
March across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in March
- Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Snow is likely (about 4 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
What’s on in Des Moines in March
See all upcoming events and school days off.
Around Des Moines
See Des Moines
A look around town before you go.
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
3 things to do in Des Moines (Iowa)
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Questions
How hot does it get in Des Moines in March?
Average highs are 49°F and average lows 30°F, for a daily mean of 39°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Des Moines in March?
March averages 2.2 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Des Moines in March?
Yes, about 4.4 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Des Moines in March?
Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:26 AM and sets about 7:20 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
Is March a good time to visit Des Moines?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. March is cool, with St. Patrick’s Day events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Des Moines Intl Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.