Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Des Moines's transition into March marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). The average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is witnessed during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Des Moines, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Des Moines, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.4 days and collects up to 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Des Moines, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Des Moines, there are 30.9 snowfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In Des Moines, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Des Moines, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Des Moines in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Des Moines?
How many days does it rain in March in Des Moines?
How much does it snow in Des Moines in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Des Moines?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Des Moines?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Des Moines?
How long on average sun shines in March in Des Moines?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Des Moines?
Average temperature in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Des Moines, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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