West Des Moines Weather in March

What's the weather like in West Des Moines (Iowa) in March 2024?

The climate in West Des Moines during March can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in West Des Moines and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

West Des Moines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Nightly temperature -2.7°C 27.1°F
Average temperature 2.8°C 37°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 58 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 9.4°C 48.8°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 21.2kph 13 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in West Des Moines with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in West Des Moines

West Des Moines average temperature in March

March rainfall

West Des Moines average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

West Des Moines average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in West Des Moines in March 2024.

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West Des Moines weather stats

West Des Moines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: January 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.6hrs
Coldest month: January -2.4°C 27.7°F
Wettest month: June 115mm 4.5ins
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