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Weather Almanac: Alden, IA 50006

🗓️ Historical norms for March

February April
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
March avg. precipitation
🌧️ 1.74"
March days below freezing
📉 ≈24.7 days
Average March lows 21°F – 28°F
USDA Zone
5a
Annual extreme lows -20°F to -15°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 12
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 22
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H: Normal High Temp
L: Normal Low Temp
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: IOWA FALLS (USC00134142)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: POPEJOY 1S (USC00136755)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: IOWA FALLS (USC00134142)