Weather on March 5
Cedar Rapids, IA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
March 5th in Cedar Rapids, IA typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 42°F and lows near 25°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 5th was in 1983 (57°F average), while the coldest was 2015 (5°F) — a 52°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 38% of recorded March 5th dates, with snow falling 21% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.2"). The last decade has been 5.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 5th in Cedar Rapids, IA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59° | 40° | 49° | — | — |
| 2025 | 47° | 28° | 37° | 5.59" | 2.4" |
| 2024 | 57° | 38° | 47° | 0.05" | — |
| 2023 | 45° | 22° | 33° | — | — |
| 2022 | 64° | 37° | 51° | 0.64" | — |
| 2021 | 42° | 22° | 32° | — | — |
| 2020 | 47° | 34° | 40° | — | — |
| 2019 | 19° | 4° | 11° | — | — |
| 2018 | 48° | 31° | 39° | 1.63" | 1.2" |
| 2017 | 63° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 2016 | 38° | 33° | 35° | — | — |
| 2015coldest | 14° | -5° | 5° | — | — |
| 2014 | 23° | 17° | 20° | — | — |
| 2013 | 32° | 25° | 28° | 1.02" | 4.2" |
| 2012 | 35° | 11° | 23° | 0.05" | 0.2" |
| 2011 | 38° | 30° | 34° | 0.46" | 0.4" |
| 2010 | 42° | 13° | 27° | — | — |
| 2009 | 71° | 37° | 54° | — | — |
| 2008 | 32° | 22° | 27° | 0.08" | 0.2" |
| 2007 | 34° | 24° | 29° | — | — |
| 2006 | 39° | 30° | 35° | 1.5" | 3" |
| 2005 | 50° | 32° | 41° | — | — |
| 2004 | 55° | 37° | 46° | 3.15" | — |
| 2003 | 21° | 3° | 12° | 0.58" | 2.7" |
| 2002 | 40° | 12° | 26° | — | — |
| 2001 | 28° | 17° | 23° | — | — |
| 2000 | 70° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1999 | 39° | 30° | 35° | 0.2" | 1" |
| 1998 | 35° | 30° | 33° | — | — |
| 1997 | 33° | 23° | 28° | — | — |
| 1996 | 38° | 24° | 31° | 0.05" | — |
| 1995 | 38° | 31° | 34° | 0.53" | 2.5" |
| 1994 | 60° | 27° | 43° | — | — |
| 1993 | 42° | 26° | 34° | — | — |
| 1992 | 62° | 52° | 57° | 0.08" | — |
| 1991 | 53° | 29° | 41° | — | — |
| 1990 | 51° | 31° | 41° | 0.03" | — |
| 1989 | 23° | 9° | 16° | — | — |
| 1988 | 47° | 19° | 33° | — | — |
| 1987 | 62° | 32° | 47° | — | — |
| 1986 | 39° | 28° | 34° | — | — |
| 1985 | 29° | 19° | 24° | — | — |
| 1984 | 32° | 24° | 28° | — | — |
| 1983warmest | 63° | 51° | 57° | 0.36" | — |
| 1982 | 24° | 9° | 16° | — | — |
| 1981 | 40° | 29° | 34° | — | — |
| 1980 | 30° | 4° | 17° | 0.13" | 1" |
| 1979 | 35° | 26° | 31° | 0.08" | — |
| 1978 | 25° | -5° | 10° | — | — |
| 1977 | 42° | 25° | 33° | — | — |
| 1976 | 35° | 15° | 25° | 0.66" | — |
| 1975 | 35° | 17° | 26° | — | — |
| 1974 | 58° | 32° | 45° | — | — |
| 1973 | 44° | 34° | 39° | — | — |
| 1972 | 23° | 1° | 12° | — | — |
| 1971 | 39° | 32° | 36° | 0.08" | 0.5" |
Cedar Rapids, IA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Cedar Rapids, IA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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.
Best Time to Visit Cedar Rapids, IA
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