(Atlantic, Iowa) –  March weather data for Atlantic (Compiled here at KJAN – the official National Weather Service reporting site), shows we were nearly 10-degrees warmer than the normal average for a monthly high, and right on target for the Low.  Precipitation on the other hand, was significantly less than what we should expect.

Looking at the date: The Average High in Atlantic last month was 57. The Average Low was 26. Precipitation (Rain and/or melted snow), amounted to just 1.44-inches. Normally we would expect to realize 2.38-inches of combined precipitation. Total snowfall was 6.5-inches. Most of that fell March 4th. It didn’t stick around long, as highs quickly warmed from the mid-20’s into the upper 70’s.

Looking ahead, we find the High temperature for the month of April in Atlantic, is 62 degrees, while the average Low is 50. Precipitation typically amounts to 3.43-inches.

Check back with us during the first week of Mayl, 2025, to see how our actual weather data compared to the historical averages.