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Mapleton Weather in March

Mapleton in March

The short of it: Mapleton in March averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 49° · low 27° · rain 1.7 in. · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & April

March in Mapleton brings afternoons near 49° and nights around 27°, with about 1.7 in. of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 14° from February to about 49°, with nights near 27°. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-March, 78 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Mapleton runs about middling and drier than most in March. Schleswig, 18 mi to the E, is 2° cooler by day.

March in Mapleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
14° warmer, 0.8 in. more rain
Versus April
13° colder
Day–night spread
22°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
11 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchleswigIowa18 mi E47°26°1.7 in.
OnawaIowa18 mi WSW50°28°1.8 in.
WhitingIowa18 mi W50°28°1.7 in.
Ida GroveIowa21 mi NE47°26°1.7 in.
CorrectionvilleIowa21 mi N48°26°1.7 in.
SloanIowa23 mi WNW50°27°1.7 in.
DunlapIowa24 mi SSE49°28°1.8 in.
DenisonIowa25 mi ESE48°27°1.7 in.

The Almanac · Mapleton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 14° from February to about 49°, with nights near 27°. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mapleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°12°0.6 in.10 mph9 h 25 min✦✦
February36°16°0.9 in.10 mph10 h 31 min✦✦
March49°27°1.7 in.11 mph11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April62°38°2.8 in.12 mph13 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May74°49°4.6 in.11 mph14 h 34 min✦✦✦
June82°60°4.7 in.9 mph15 h 14 min✦✦✦
July85°64°2.8 in.7 mph14 h 58 min✦✦
August83°62°3.4 in.7 mph13 h 52 min✦✦✦
September77°53°2.8 in.8 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October64°40°2.2 in.10 mph10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
November48°27°1.0 in.10 mph9 h 43 min✦✦✦
December34°17°1.0 in.10 mph9 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mapleton in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mapleton in March?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 14° from February to about 49°, with nights near 27°. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Mapleton?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Mapleton in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 7 min in December to 15 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Mapleton in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Mapleton in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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