March weather in Franklin, IA
The average temperature in Franklin in March is 40.0°F (29.4°F–50.5°F). Average precipitation: 2.56 inches. Average snowfall is 3.0 inches.
March is a spring month in Franklin, and is cooler than the annual average of 51.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 43m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
50.5°F
Avg Low
29.4°F
Precipitation
2.56 in
Snow
3.0 in
March records in Franklin
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 72.0°F (2017) | 6.1°F (2015) | 1.15 in (1987) |
| March 2 | 66.9°F (2020) | 1.0°F (2014) | 1.22 in (1991) |
| March 3 | 73.0°F (2008) | -9.0°F (2014) | 0.96 in (1970) |
| March 4 | 81.0°F (2024) | -6.0°F (2014) | 2.88 in (1985) |
| March 5 | 75.9°F (2024) | 0.0°F (2019) | 1.50 in (1959) |
| March 6 | 73.0°F (2009) | 3.9°F (2015) | 1.03 in (1961) |
| March 7 | 73.9°F (2012) | 10.0°F (2014) | 1.03 in (1973) |
| March 8 | 72.0°F (2016) | 6.1°F (2008) | 1.34 in (2009) |
| March 9 | 73.9°F (2016) | 8.1°F (2008) | 0.89 in (1998) |
| March 10 | 78.1°F (2026) | 18.0°F (2022) | 1.47 in (2009) |
| March 11 | 84.9°F (2026) | 16.0°F (2022) | 1.45 in (1939) |
| March 12 | 70.0°F (2024) | 8.1°F (2022) | 1.80 in (1977) |
| March 13 | 73.0°F (2007) | 10.0°F (2022) | 1.40 in (1972) |
| March 14 | 78.1°F (2007) | 19.9°F (2013) | 2.23 in (2024) |
| March 15 | 82.0°F (2025) | 10.0°F (2017) | 2.86 in (1990) |
| March 16 | 81.0°F (2012) | 10.9°F (2017) | 1.44 in (2001) |
| March 17 | 82.0°F (2015) | 6.1°F (2026) | 0.92 in (2023) |
| March 18 | 81.0°F (2012) | 7.0°F (2026) | 1.02 in (2021) |
| March 19 | 82.0°F (2012) | 10.9°F (2023) | 0.97 in (2022) |
| March 20 | 81.0°F (2012) | 14.0°F (2023) | 1.35 in (1982) |
| March 21 | 81.0°F (2026) | 10.0°F (2013) | 0.91 in (1962) |
| March 22 | 89.1°F (2026) | 12.9°F (2013) | 1.27 in (1953) |
| March 23 | 75.9°F (2011) | 19.0°F (2014) | 0.89 in (1991) |
| March 24 | 73.9°F (2009) | 18.0°F (2014) | 1.25 in (1945) |
| March 25 | 75.0°F (2017) | 19.9°F (2014) | 2.37 in (1954) |
| March 26 | 80.1°F (2026) | 15.1°F (2014) | 0.72 in (1959) |
| March 27 | 88.0°F (2026) | 18.0°F (2014) | 1.46 in (1991) |
| March 28 | 78.1°F (2012) | 21.0°F (2026) | 0.46 in (2006) |
| March 29 | 80.1°F (2025) | 24.1°F (2022) | 2.03 in (1938) |
| March 30 | 73.0°F (2025) | 28.9°F (2008) | 2.15 in (2019) |
| March 31 | 86.0°F (2026) | 25.0°F (2019) | 1.70 in (1998) |