Ottumwa weather in March (Iowa, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Ottumwa in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Ottumwa generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Ottumwa in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ottumwa. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ottumwa climate page with graphs.

 

Ottumwa, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ottumwa in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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