Temperature in Iowa in March

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Iowa, the United States of America this March.

Iowa, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in March, ranging from 6°C (43°F) in Clear Lake to 11°C (52°F) in Council Bluffs. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Council Bluffs and -5°C (23°F) in Clear Lake.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Iowa, the United States of America in March?

Discover the typical March temperatures for the most popular locations of Iowa on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Iowa temperatures in March: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Iowa, the United States of America in March?

Average daytime highs in Iowa, the United States of America during March reach about 10°C (50°F) in West Des Moines.

How cold does it get at night in Iowa, the United States of America in March?

After dark, West Des Moines cools to about -2°C (28°F) on an average March night.

What is the warmest city in March in Iowa, the United States of America?

Council Bluffs tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -2°C (28°F).

What is the coldest city in March in Iowa, the United States of America?

For the month of March, Clear Lake is the most temperate city in Iowa, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -5°C (23°F).

How much sun does Iowa, the United States of America get in March?

Across Iowa, the United States of America, sunshine in March ranges from moderately sunny in Davenport (182 hours) to sunny in Des Moines (208 hours).

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