Cedar Rapids, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Cedar Rapids weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cedar Rapids.

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What is the weather usually like in Cedar Rapids?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°47°68°88°28°11°Jan33°16°Feb47°27°Mar60°38°Apr71°50°May80°60°Jun83°63°Jul82°61°Aug75°52°Sep62°40°Oct46°28°Nov33°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.2"Feb2.0"Mar3.6"Apr4.3"May5.6"Jun4.4"Jul4.1"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct2.0"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Cedar Rapids: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CEDAR RAPIDS MUNI AP, IA US (USW00014990), adjusted for the elevation of Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids weather month by month

January
28° 11°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
33° 16°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
47° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
60° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 50°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 60°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
82° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 52°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 40°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
46° 28°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
33° 17°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cedar Rapids through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:02 PM9 h 31 min
February7:00 AM5:41 PM10 h 40 min
March7:16 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:49 PM13 h 24 min
May5:44 AM8:21 PM14 h 37 min
June5:29 AM8:45 PM15 h 16 min
July5:43 AM8:42 PM14 h 58 min
August6:13 AM8:08 PM13 h 55 min
September6:45 AM7:17 PM12 h 32 min
October7:18 AM6:26 PM11 h 8 min
November6:55 AM4:47 PM9 h 52 min
December7:26 AM4:37 PM9 h 11 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).

It gets about 35.9 inches (912 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Cedar Rapids is June to September. At 810 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Cedar Rapids

What is the hottest month in Cedar Rapids?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Cedar Rapids?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Cedar Rapids?

About 35.9 inches (912 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Cedar Rapids?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Cedar Rapids?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cedar Rapids have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Cedar Rapids in November?

Highs average 46°F and lows 28°F, with about 2.0 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Cedar Rapids?

Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Cedar Rapids weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cedar Rapids.

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