Weather on April 21
Cedar Rapids, IA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
41°F
Warmest
1985
73°F avg
Coldest
2021
36°F avg
About This Date
April 21st in Cedar Rapids, IA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 63°F and lows near 41°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 21st was in 1985 (73°F average), while the coldest was 2021 (36°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 49% of April 21st dates historically, with the wettest April 21st recording 4.95" of rain. The last decade has been 2.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for April 21st in Cedar Rapids, IA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62° | 43° | 52° | 4.95" | — |
| 2024 | 60° | 29° | 44° | — | — |
| 2023 | 52° | 38° | 45° | — | — |
| 2022 | 67° | 40° | 53° | 0.25" | — |
| 2021coldest | 48° | 24° | 36° | — | — |
| 2020 | 63° | 32° | 47° | — | — |
| 2019 | 85° | 49° | 67° | — | — |
| 2018 | 60° | 43° | 51° | — | — |
| 2017 | 60° | 37° | 49° | — | — |
| 2016 | 68° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 2015 | 52° | 36° | 44° | — | — |
| 2014 | 80° | 57° | 69° | 0.13" | — |
| 2013 | 61° | 37° | 49° | — | — |
| 2012 | 59° | 31° | 45° | — | — |
| 2011 | 51° | 28° | 40° | — | — |
| 2010 | 77° | 41° | 59° | — | — |
| 2009 | 58° | 38° | 48° | 0.05" | — |
| 2008 | 78° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 2007 | 80° | 47° | 63° | — | — |
| 2006 | 67° | 46° | 56° | — | — |
| 2005 | 72° | 46° | 59° | — | — |
| 2004 | 58° | 48° | 53° | 0.79" | — |
| 2003 | 56° | 44° | 50° | 0.05" | — |
| 2002 | 54° | 35° | 44° | 1.3" | — |
| 2001 | 80° | 57° | 69° | 0.41" | — |
| 2000 | 60° | 35° | 48° | 0.28" | — |
| 1999 | 60° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 1998 | 57° | 44° | 51° | 0.28" | — |
| 1997 | 60° | 44° | 52° | 0.1" | — |
| 1996 | 68° | 32° | 50° | — | — |
| 1995 | 47° | 39° | 43° | 0.28" | — |
| 1994 | 62° | 42° | 52° | 0.74" | — |
| 1993 | 58° | 30° | 44° | — | — |
| 1992 | 64° | 35° | 50° | 0.69" | — |
| 1991 | 59° | 33° | 46° | — | — |
| 1990 | 67° | 47° | 57° | 0.05" | — |
| 1989 | 75° | 44° | 60° | — | — |
| 1988 | 58° | 29° | 43° | 0.05" | — |
| 1987 | 62° | 51° | 57° | 0.18" | — |
| 1986 | 55° | 36° | 45° | — | — |
| 1985warmest | 84° | 63° | 73° | 0.76" | — |
| 1984 | 58° | 46° | 52° | — | — |
| 1983 | 66° | 30° | 48° | — | — |
| 1982 | 56° | 28° | 42° | — | — |
| 1981 | 54° | 29° | 41° | — | — |
| 1980 | 88° | 52° | 70° | — | — |
| 1979 | 64° | 45° | 54° | 0.08" | — |
| 1978 | 57° | 31° | 44° | 0.05" | — |
| 1977 | 64° | 57° | 61° | 2.06" | — |
| 1976 | 52° | 47° | 49° | 2.24" | — |
| 1975 | 55° | 31° | 43° | 0.2" | — |
| 1974 | 74° | 54° | 64° | 0.79" | — |
| 1973 | 69° | 59° | 64° | 0.79" | — |
| 1972 | 54° | 40° | 47° | 3.02" | — |
| 1971 | 73° | 44° | 59° | 0.3" | — |
55 years of data from CEDAR RAPIDS #1