Cedar Rapids, IA has a humid continental climate. The summers are warm and muggy with temperatures often reaching the mid-80s, while winters are cold with frequent snowfall and temperatures dropping to the low teens on average. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, although it is slightly lower in winter than other seasons. Cedar Rapids experiences all four seasons, with autumn and spring bringing pleasant weather that is ideal for outdoor activities.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cedar Rapids averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Cedar Rapids. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cedar Rapids gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year