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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Climate/Almanac Data     -      Mar Normals     -     Mar Records
 
MARCH
 

 Site (Click site name for report)

Avg
Temp
Normal
1991-2020
Dept
From
Normal
Precip
Total
Normal
​1991-2020
Dept
From
Normal
Snow
Total
Normal
​1991-2020
Dept
From
Normal
  Burlington 40.5° 40.7° -0.2° 2.51" 2.43" +0.08" NA NA NA
  Cedar Rapids 36.0° 36.5° -0.5° 2.74" 1.99" +0.75" NA NA NA
  Davenport 39.1° 38.6° +0.5° 3.23" 2.34" +0.89" 3.9" NA NA
  Dubuque 36.0° 35.2° +0.8° 2.87" 2.25" +0.62" 5.6" 5.7" -0.1"
  Iowa City 38.9° 39.5° -0.6° 2.45" 2.21" +0.24" NA NA NA
  Moline 40.4° 39.7° +0.7° 3.45" 2.62" +0.83" 3.7" 4.4" -0.7"
The ranking is listed in parentheses (__) when within the "Top 10".
 
   March 2022 was just about normal in regards to the average temperature. 
   Precipitation totals for March 2022 were about normal to around three quarters of an inch above normal.
   Snowfall totals for March 2022 were about normal to 1 inch below normal.
   Please see Mar Records for monthly record information.
 
 
The climate maps below are courtesy of the Midwest Regional Climate Center.
These maps become available around 10am on the first of the month.
           
Average
Temperature
Average
Temperature
Departure from Mean
Accumulated
Precipitation
Accumulated
Precipitation
Percent of Mean
Accumulated
Snowfall
Accumulated
Snowfall
Percent of Mean
NA NA NA NA NA NA
 
 
 
A LOOK AHEAD
 
 
April
Temperature Outlook
April
Precipitation Outlook
April - June
Temperature Outlook
April - June
Precipitation Outlook
NA NA NA NA