Local weather forecast

Weather in Cedar Rapids, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 52401, 52402, 52403, 52404 + more

Overcast
Now54°F

Overcast

High / Low59° / 50°
Rain chance90%
Wind6 mph
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Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast54°26% rain
9 AMPatchy rain nearby53°28% rain
10 AMLight rain51°79% rain
11 AMLight rain50°82% rain
12 PMLight rain52°76% rain
1 PMLight rain shower52°47% rain
2 PMLight drizzle53°69% rain
3 PMLight drizzle53°72% rain
4 PMLight rain shower54°54% rain
5 PMOvercast54°33% rain
6 PMOvercast54°33% rain
7 PMOvercast53°34% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
59° 50°Overcast
Rain 90%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Mist
63° 55°Mist
Rain 50%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
69° 55°Sunny
Rain 8%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity83%
Pressure30.18 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph SE
Wind gusts18 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:58 AM
Sunset06:57 PM
Moonrise06:46 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 AM · 56°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 50°F
Highest rain chance11 AM · 82%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 18 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Cedar Rapids

Forecast high59°F -6°
Forecast low50°F -7°
Rain chance90% -10 pts
YesterdayModerate or heavy rain shower
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 82% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 8 AM

54°F, 26% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 54°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 82%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Cedar Rapids

Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.

Cedar Rapids is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.01°N latitude and 91.64°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Cedar Rapids weather today

Overcast and 54°F in Cedar Rapids, IA. Today's high is 59°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, pressure is 30.18 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cedar Rapids

Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 63°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 50%.

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