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Total precipitation maps for March show, on average, accumulations of about 2 inches across the state, and some areas of northeastern Iowa with accumulations between 5 and 7 inches.
Average Soil Moisture
Average soil moisture at the surface shows almost saturated areas in southeastern Iowa (greater than 80%) , and values around 50% in northwestern Iowa; consistent with the national drought report.
Average Soil Temperature
Average surface soil temperature was above freezing temperatures across most of the state, with the lowest temperatures observed in Iowa's northern counties.
Average Wind Speed
Average windspeed indicate values less than 10mi/h across most of the state, with exceptions of higher windspeed in areas of central, northeastern Iowa and a few counties in northwestern Iowa.
