Cedar Rapids, IA Weather
Cedar Rapids hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 81°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Cedar Rapids weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Cedar Rapids looks mist, with a high of 86° and an overnight low of 62°. There is a 64% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Cedar Rapids 14-day forecast
About the weather in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids has a humid continental climate, marked by warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Average daytime highs range from about 29°F (-2°C) in January to around 83°F (28°C) in July, and the city records roughly 110 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Cedar Rapids weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 29°F (-2°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -32°F (-36°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 18 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 29°F (-2°C) and lows around 14°F (-10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -32°F (-36°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.7 inches (118 mm) of rain over 10 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.4 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 18 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Cedar Rapids is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 40°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Cedar Rapids brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Cedar Rapids stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Cedar Rapids is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 33°F (1°C) and nights around 17°F (-8°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season, plus around 12 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Cedar Rapids by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 14° | 8 | 1.9 in | 5.6 h/day | 77% |
| February | 33° | 15° | 6 | 1.5 in | 7.5 h/day | 71% |
| March | 48° | 30° | 9 | 2.8 in | 7.9 h/day | 67% |
| April | 59° | 39° | 11 | 3.8 in | 8.8 h/day | 64% |
| May | 71° | 52° | 12 | 4.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 69% |
| June | 81° | 63° | 10 | 4.7 in | 12.0 h/day | 68% |
| July | 83° | 66° | 10 | 3.3 in | 12.4 h/day | 75% |
| August | 81° | 64° | 10 | 3.6 in | 11.4 h/day | 74% |
| September | 77° | 59° | 9 | 3.6 in | 10.0 h/day | 71% |
| October | 62° | 46° | 10 | 3.7 in | 7.6 h/day | 67% |
| November | 48° | 32° | 7 | 2.7 in | 6.7 h/day | 70% |
| December | 37° | 23° | 7 | 2.2 in | 5.4 h/day | 72% |