Cedar Rapids weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Cedar Rapids sits 248 m (814 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Cedar Rapids weather
Is it raining in Cedar Rapids right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Cedar Rapids this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–22° and lows of 7–13°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Cedar Rapids lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cedar Rapids?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Cedar Rapids weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cedar Rapids?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cedar Rapids is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (28°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Cedar Rapids?
June is the wettest month, with about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 28 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Cedar Rapids?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (28°F) and lows of -11°C (12°F).
Does Cedar Rapids have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 141 mm (5.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months