Ankeny in March

5.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 9°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

9°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
9Rainy days (66 mm)
11:40 hDaylight
07:34Sunrise · 19:14 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 9°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -1°C

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in March varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-1° -10° J 2° -8° F 9° -1° M 17° 5° A 23° 12° M 27° 17° J 29° 19° J 28° 18° A 25° 13° S 17° 7° O 9° 0° N 2° -7° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-10°C30 mm 7– – 4.2
February 2°C-8°C38 mm 7– – 4.3
March 9°C-1°C66 mm 9– – 5.6
April 17°C5°C111 mm 11– – 6.6
May 23°C12°C141 mm 14– – 7.0
June 27°C17°C127 mm 11– – 7.4
July 29°C19°C98 mm 9– – 7.7
August 28°C18°C101 mm 10– – 7.7
September 25°C13°C91 mm 8– – 8.0
October 17°C7°C74 mm 8– – 7.3
November 9°C0°C54 mm 7– – 5.9
December 2°C-7°C41 mm 6– – 4.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Ankeny in March?

Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about -1°C.

When is the best time to visit Ankeny?

The best months are September, July, August, June.