Cedar Rapids, IA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 77°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 mph S | 68% |
| Tonight | 62°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 to 10 mph NE | 77% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 52% |
| Sunday Night | 56°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 49% |
| Monday | 62°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph NE | 70% |
| Monday Night | 51°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph NE | 70% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 45% |
| Tuesday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NE | 7% |
| Wednesday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 2% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph E | 10% |
| Thursday Night | 56°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 mph | 21% |
| Friday | 69°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 16% |
| Friday Night | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph E | 12% |
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 Sep 19, 2026.