Cedar Rapids weather in December (Iowa, United States of America)

How does the weather in Cedar Rapids usually fare in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Cedar Rapids includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Cedar Rapids in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cedar Rapids. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cedar Rapids climate page with graphs.

 

Cedar Rapids, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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