Cedar Rapids, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Cloudy. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 50°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph SW | 21% |
| Wednesday | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph W | 31% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph W | 23% |
| Thursday | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph W | 42% |
| Thursday Night | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 12% |
| Friday | 49°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 51°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 56°F | Sunny | 5 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Cedar Rapids, IA
Last spring frost
Apr 28
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
166 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Cedar Rapids #1, Ia (4.1 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.