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Cedar Rapids (IA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Cedar Rapids is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Cedar Rapids, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold -2°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -11°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cedar Rapids experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1051 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Cedar Rapids, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 174 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 26 mm over 7 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Cedar Rapids Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Cedar Rapids (IA)

Fri   Dec 27
8°C | 5°C
E 5 m/s
17 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sat   Dec 28
10°C | 2°C
SW 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
8°C | 0°C
NW 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Cedar Rapids in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Cedar Rapids?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Cedar Rapids?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cedar Rapids?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cedar Rapids?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cedar Rapids?
    June tops the wettest month list with 174 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cedar Rapids?
    January is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.