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Weather on December 11

Cedar Rapids, IA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
17°F
Warmest
1987
44°F avg
Coldest
1972
0°F avg

About This Date

December 11th in Cedar Rapids, IA typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 34°F and lows near 17°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 11th was in 1987 (44°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (0°F) — a 44°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 31% of recorded December 11th dates, with snow falling 22% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 10"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for December 11th in Cedar Rapids, IA? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.

Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202526°18°22°0.05"0.3"
202431°14°22°0.03"0.2"
202340°13°26°
202239°33°36°
202142°29°35°0.1"
202046°34°40°0.89"
201919°13°0.08"1.4"
201840°22°31°
201741°24°33°0.05"0.3"
201632°21°27°0.3"1.7"
201549°33°41°
201431°26°28°
201316°-2°0.38"3.1"
201237°13°25°
201138°24°31°
201038°22°30°1.4"1"
200921°-7°
200831°14°22°
200731°21°26°3.25"0.6"
200643°32°37°
200536°20°28°
200437°32°35°0.03"
200320°10°15°
200239°22°30°
200148°26°37°
200010°2.03"10"
199941°20°30°
199850°30°40°
199734°26°30°
199637°33°35°0.46"
199513°
199415°-3°
199332°12°22°
199234°24°29°
199148°25°36°
199049°28°38°
198927°17°
198821°11°
1987warmest51°37°44°
198632°10°21°
198526°15°21°0.2"0.8"
198450°27°38°0.13"
198334°28°31°1.98"1"
198229°16°
198137°24°31°
198022°13°17°
197955°21°38°0.05"0.2"
197835°14°25°
197718°-8°
197621°-11°
197539°30°35°
197443°23°33°
197327°16°
1972coldest11°-11°
197142°28°35°
55 years of data from CEDAR RAPIDS #1

Cedar Rapids, IA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Cedar Rapids, IA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"5.8"11.5"JFMAMJJASOND1.8"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Cedar Rapids, IA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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