Cedar Rapids weather by month
Average highs run from 30°F in January to 86°F in July, and January nights average 12°F. It gets 39 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 34 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 134 times a year. The most comfortable months are July to September.
Best time to visit Cedar Rapids
For comfortable weather, go in July to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F | 13°F | 1.2 in | 8.7 in | 4 | 0 | 30 | very cold |
| February | 35°F | 17°F | 1.3 in | 8.3 in | 4 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| March | 49°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 4.0 in | 5 | 0 | 20 | cool |
| April | 63°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 1.5 in | 8 | 0 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| June | 82°F | 60°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 86°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| August | 83°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| September | 77°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| October | 64°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.6 in | 6 | 0 | 5 | mild days, chilly nights |
| November | 48°F | 29°F | 2.2 in | 2.2 in | 5 | 0 | 18 | cool |
| December | 35°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 9.0 in | 4 | 0 | 28 | cold |
| Year | 61°F avg | 39°F avg | 38.8 in | 34.3 in | 69 | 18 | 134 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Cedar Rapids #1, IA (USC00131319), 2.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Cedar Rapids
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 06m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 15m. The earliest sunset comes around December 3 (4:34 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:46 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 115 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 am | 4:59 pm | 9h 27m |
| February | 7:02 am | 5:39 pm | 10h 37m |
| March | 7:18 am | 7:12 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:25 am | 7:47 pm | 13h 22m |
| May | 5:45 am | 8:20 pm | 14h 34m |
| June | 5:30 am | 8:43 pm | 15h 14m |
| July | 5:44 am | 8:40 pm | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:14 am | 8:06 pm | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:46 am | 7:15 pm | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:19 am | 6:24 pm | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:56 am | 4:44 pm | 9h 48m |
| December | 7:28 am | 4:35 pm | 9h 07m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Cedar Rapids with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Cedar Rapids getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.9°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Cedar Rapids.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Cedar Rapids?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 86°F and an average low of 63°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Cedar Rapids?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 13°F and highs of 30°F.
What is the rainiest month in Cedar Rapids?
June gets the most precipitation, 5.7 inches on average. January is the driest at 1.2 inches.
Does it snow in Cedar Rapids?
Yes. Cedar Rapids averages 34 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Cedar Rapids?
For comfortable weather, July to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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