March weather in Rock Rapids, IA
The average temperature in Rock Rapids in March is 32.7°F (22.3°F–43.2°F). Average precipitation: 1.52 inches. Average snowfall is 5.6 inches.
March is a spring month in Rock Rapids, and is cooler than the annual average of 46°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 42m. For travel, March is cold.
Avg High
43.2°F
Avg Low
22.3°F
Precipitation
1.52 in
Snow
5.6 in
March records in Rock Rapids
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 64.9°F (1923) | -20.0°F (1962) | 1.08 in (1987) |
| March 2 | 69.1°F (1992) | -20.9°F (1913) | 1.12 in (1951) |
| March 3 | 73.0°F (1974) | -17.0°F (2019) | 1.20 in (1977) |
| March 4 | 70.0°F (1983) | -18.0°F (2019) | 1.07 in (1984) |
| March 5 | 71.1°F (2000) | -20.0°F (1960) | 0.45 in (2004) |
| March 6 | 72.0°F (2000) | -14.1°F (1962) | 0.51 in (1992) |
| March 7 | 77.0°F (1987) | -20.0°F (1920) | 0.96 in (1983) |
| March 8 | 79.0°F (1987) | -11.9°F (1995) | 0.85 in (1928) |
| March 9 | 73.0°F (2026) | -15.0°F (1984) | 1.28 in (1992) |
| March 10 | 70.0°F (2021) | -9.9°F (1984) | 0.77 in (2013) |
| March 11 | 70.0°F (2012) | -23.1°F (1948) | 0.97 in (1973) |
| March 12 | 77.0°F (2024) | -20.9°F (1956) | 1.08 in (1977) |
| March 13 | 72.0°F (2015) | -18.0°F (1975) | 1.36 in (1918) |
| March 14 | 77.0°F (2012) | -22.0°F (1897) | 1.55 in (2019) |
| March 15 | 73.9°F (1935) | -9.9°F (1897) | 0.84 in (1938) |
| March 16 | 77.0°F (2012) | -5.1°F (1897) | 1.20 in (1917) |
| March 17 | 81.0°F (2012) | -2.9°F (1962) | 0.78 in (1933) |
| March 18 | 79.0°F (2012) | -11.9°F (1923) | 0.80 in (1987) |
| March 19 | 82.9°F (2012) | -11.9°F (1923) | 1.21 in (1942) |
| March 20 | 73.9°F (1976) | -5.1°F (1943) | 1.43 in (1969) |
| March 21 | 77.0°F (2026) | -6.0°F (1951) | 0.50 in (1904) |
| March 22 | 90.0°F (2026) | -5.1°F (1912) | 0.90 in (1979) |
| March 23 | 84.9°F (1910) | -4.0°F (1923) | 1.75 in (1987) |
| March 24 | 90.0°F (1967) | -2.0°F (1974) | 1.10 in (2018) |
| March 25 | 80.1°F (1910) | 0.0°F (1974) | 1.41 in (2024) |
| March 26 | 79.0°F (2026) | 1.0°F (1965) | 1.40 in (1995) |
| March 27 | 82.0°F (1910) | 3.9°F (1996) | 0.88 in (1968) |
| March 28 | 80.1°F (1910) | 3.9°F (1898) | 1.22 in (1920) |
| March 29 | 84.9°F (2025) | -2.9°F (1969) | 1.40 in (1981) |
| March 30 | 86.0°F (1943) | -5.1°F (1969) | 1.38 in (1949) |
| March 31 | 84.0°F (1978) | 1.9°F (1936) | 2.03 in (2006) |