Cedar Rapids weather in December
In December, Cedar Rapids sees average daytime highs of 34°F and overnight lows near 19°F, with 1.8 in of precipitation across 6.9 wet days and about 9 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 38°F in the first days to 30°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 12 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Cedar Rapids's 11th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cedar Rapids's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 1.8 in
- 6.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 hours
- 7:34 AM – 4:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Cedar Rapids is city in and seat of Linn County, Iowa, United States.
- Density
- 699/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1849
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 38°F in the first days to 30°F by the end.
A typical December day in Cedar Rapids reaches about 34°F in the afternoon and slips back to 19°F overnight — a 14°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 17°F and 48°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 13°F cooler than November and about 5°F warmer than January.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°F) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 24 |
| 2 | 38 | 24 |
| 3 | 38 | 23 |
| 4 | 38 | 23 |
| 5 | 37 | 22 |
| 6 | 37 | 22 |
| 7 | 36 | 21 |
| 8 | 36 | 21 |
| 9 | 35 | 21 |
| 10 | 35 | 20 |
| 11 | 35 | 20 |
| 12 | 34 | 20 |
| 13 | 34 | 20 |
| 14 | 33 | 19 |
| 15 | 33 | 19 |
| 16 | 33 | 19 |
| 17 | 33 | 19 |
| 18 | 32 | 18 |
| 19 | 32 | 18 |
| 20 | 32 | 18 |
| 21 | 32 | 18 |
| 22 | 32 | 18 |
| 23 | 31 | 17 |
| 24 | 31 | 17 |
| 25 | 31 | 17 |
| 26 | 31 | 17 |
| 27 | 31 | 17 |
| 28 | 31 | 16 |
| 29 | 30 | 16 |
| 30 | 30 | 16 |
| 31 | 30 | 16 |
How December really feels in Cedar Rapids
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Cedar Rapids weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 13° | 1.5 | 7 | 5.3 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 33° / 17° | 1.6 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 46° / 28° | 2.6 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 11.7 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 60° / 40° | 4.4 | 11.8 | 0.9 | 13.1 | 4.4 |
| May | 70° / 51° | 5.0 | 13.2 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 79° / 62° | 5.1 | 11.9 | 0 | 15 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 82° / 65° | 3.9 | 9.9 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 81° / 62° | 3.7 | 9.3 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 74° / 54° | 3.9 | 8.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 61° / 42° | 2.9 | 8.6 | 0.4 | 10.9 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 47° / 30° | 2.3 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 9.6 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 34° / 19° | 1.8 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 37 | 63 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 36 | 64 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 36 | 64 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Cedar Rapids gets around 1.8 in of rain and snow over 6.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 22% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days, and about 5 days bring snow.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Snow chance (%) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 11 |
| 2 | 23 | 12 |
| 3 | 23 | 12 |
| 4 | 23 | 13 |
| 5 | 23 | 13 |
| 6 | 23 | 14 |
| 7 | 23 | 14 |
| 8 | 23 | 15 |
| 9 | 23 | 15 |
| 10 | 23 | 15 |
| 11 | 22 | 15 |
| 12 | 22 | 15 |
| 13 | 22 | 15 |
| 14 | 22 | 15 |
| 15 | 22 | 15 |
| 16 | 22 | 15 |
| 17 | 22 | 15 |
| 18 | 22 | 15 |
| 19 | 22 | 15 |
| 20 | 22 | 15 |
| 21 | 22 | 15 |
| 22 | 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 22 | 15 |
| 24 | 22 | 15 |
| 25 | 22 | 15 |
| 26 | 22 | 15 |
| 27 | 22 | 15 |
| 28 | 22 | 15 |
| 29 | 22 | 15 |
| 30 | 22 | 14 |
| 31 | 22 | 14 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 10 | light breeze |
| 22 | 10 | light breeze |
| 23 | 10 | light breeze |
| 24 | 10 | light breeze |
| 25 | 10 | light breeze |
| 26 | 10 | light breeze |
| 27 | 10 | light breeze |
| 28 | 10 | light breeze |
| 29 | 10 | light breeze |
| 30 | 10 | light breeze |
| 31 | 10 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 12 min at the start of December to 9 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:21 AM to 7:40 AM, and sunset from 4:31 PM to 4:39 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.2 | 7:21 | 4:31 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 7:22 | 4:31 |
| 3 | 9.1 | 7:23 | 4:31 |
| 4 | 9.1 | 7:24 | 4:31 |
| 5 | 9.1 | 7:25 | 4:31 |
| 6 | 9.1 | 7:26 | 4:30 |
| 7 | 9.1 | 7:27 | 4:30 |
| 8 | 9.0 | 7:28 | 4:30 |
| 9 | 9.0 | 7:29 | 4:30 |
| 10 | 9.0 | 7:30 | 4:30 |
| 11 | 9.0 | 7:30 | 4:30 |
| 12 | 9.0 | 7:31 | 4:31 |
| 13 | 9.0 | 7:32 | 4:31 |
| 14 | 9.0 | 7:33 | 4:31 |
| 15 | 9.0 | 7:33 | 4:31 |
| 16 | 9.0 | 7:34 | 4:31 |
| 17 | 8.9 | 7:35 | 4:32 |
| 18 | 8.9 | 7:35 | 4:32 |
| 19 | 8.9 | 7:36 | 4:32 |
| 20 | 8.9 | 7:36 | 4:33 |
| 21 | 8.9 | 7:37 | 4:33 |
| 22 | 8.9 | 7:37 | 4:34 |
| 23 | 8.9 | 7:38 | 4:34 |
| 24 | 8.9 | 7:38 | 4:35 |
| 25 | 8.9 | 7:39 | 4:35 |
| 26 | 8.9 | 7:39 | 4:36 |
| 27 | 8.9 | 7:39 | 4:36 |
| 28 | 9.0 | 7:40 | 4:37 |
| 29 | 9.0 | 7:40 | 4:38 |
| 30 | 9.0 | 7:40 | 4:38 |
| 31 | 9.0 | 7:40 | 4:39 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.73 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.73 kWh/m² to a high of 6.38 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 1.73 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.8 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Cedar Rapids.
What to pack for Cedar Rapids in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Cedar Rapids sees daytime highs around 34°F and nights near 19°F. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Cedar Rapids in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cedar Rapids peaks around June 18 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Cedar Rapids in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cedar Rapids is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids sits at 42.0°N, 91.6°W, 810 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Marion, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around Cedar Rapids
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Cedar Rapids.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Cedar Rapids has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 272 ft around an average of 814 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 446 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 738 ft.
The land around Cedar Rapids is covered by artificial surfaces (46%) and trees (32%) within 2 miles, cropland (46%), trees (20%) and grassland (20%) within 10 miles, and cropland (76%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cedar Rapids (42.0083°, -91.6441°, elevation 810 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).