West Cedar Rapids, IA

Unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa

West Cedar Rapids is a small unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa. It is 0.7 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52401.

West Cedar Rapids at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Linn County
ZIP code
52401
Nearest town
Cedar Rapids (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.9583, -91.6686

Weather in West Cedar Rapids now

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West Cedar Rapids weather by the hour

West Cedar Rapids weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Cedar Rapids

What is the weather usually like in West 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°15°Feb46°27°Mar60°38°Apr71°49°May80°60°Jun83°63°Jul81°60°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 West 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 West Cedar Rapids.

West Cedar Rapids weather month by month

January
28° 11°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
33° 15°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
46° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
60° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
71° 49°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
81° 60°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 West 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
June5:28 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 West Cedar Rapids?

West 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 (-12°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 West Cedar Rapids is June to September. 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.

Webcams near West Cedar Rapids

The closest live webcam is Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 18.3 (Wilson Ave SW), 0.2 miles SW of West Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 18.3 (Wilson Ave SW)Cedar Rapids · 0.2 mi SWOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: WWD - I-380 @ MM 18.3 (Wilson Ave)Cedar Rapids · 0.3 mi SOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 19.1 (Diagonal Dr SW)Cedar Rapids · 0.6 mi NOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 17.6 (33rd Ave SW)Cedar Rapids · 0.9 mi SOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: WWD - I-380 @ MM 17.5 (33rd Ave)Cedar Rapids · 1.0 mi SOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: WWD - I-380 @ MM 19.8 (1st Ave)Cedar Rapids · 1.2 mi NOn Windy
Cedar Rapids › North: Avenue of the SaintsCedar Rapids · 1.2 mi NOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 19.8 (1st Ave SW)-QCedar Rapids · 1.3 mi NOn Windy
Cedar Rapids: WWD - I-380 @ MM 20.3 (2nd St NE)Cedar Rapids · 1.5 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Cedar Rapids.

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Questions about West Cedar Rapids

Where is West Cedar Rapids, IA?

West Cedar Rapids is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Iowa, 0.7 miles NW of Cedar Rapids.

What county is West Cedar Rapids in?

West Cedar Rapids is in Linn County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of West Cedar Rapids, IA?

The ZIP code for West Cedar Rapids is 52401.

What is the nearest town to West Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Cedar Rapids?

Yes. The closest is Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ MM 18.3 (Wilson Ave SW), 0.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Cedar Rapids?

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

What is the coldest month in West Cedar Rapids?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in West Cedar Rapids?

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

Does it snow in West Cedar Rapids?

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

When is the best time to visit West Cedar Rapids?

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

What climate does West Cedar Rapids have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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