Weather on May 1
Cedar Rapids, IA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 1st in Cedar Rapids, IA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 67°F and lows near 45°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 2007 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (43°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 38% of recorded May 1st dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. 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 May 1st in Cedar Rapids, IA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57° | 34° | 45° | 0.05" | — |
| 2025 | 65° | 51° | 58° | 1.02" | — |
| 2024 | 76° | 55° | 65° | 0.2" | — |
| 2023 | 60° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2022 | 58° | 43° | 50° | — | — |
| 2021 | 88° | 53° | 70° | — | — |
| 2020 | 76° | 36° | 56° | — | — |
| 2019 | 54° | 44° | 49° | 0.23" | — |
| 2018 | 82° | 58° | 70° | 0.53" | — |
| 2017 | 52° | 43° | 47° | 1.96" | — |
| 2016 | 48° | 43° | 45° | 0.53" | — |
| 2015 | 67° | 36° | 51° | — | — |
| 2014 | 49° | 39° | 44° | 0.84" | — |
| 2013 | 86° | 53° | 70° | — | — |
| 2012 | 65° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 2011 | 69° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 2010 | 72° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 2009 | 68° | 45° | 56° | — | — |
| 2008 | 73° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 2007warmest | 90° | 60° | 75° | — | — |
| 2006 | 62° | 54° | 58° | 0.66" | — |
| 2005 | 50° | 36° | 43° | — | — |
| 2004 | 60° | 44° | 52° | 0.23" | — |
| 2003 | 58° | 48° | 53° | 0.91" | — |
| 2002 | 65° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 2001 | 83° | 59° | 71° | 0.99" | — |
| 2000 | 75° | 58° | 66° | 0.03" | — |
| 1999 | 73° | 39° | 56° | — | — |
| 1998 | 75° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 1997 | 61° | 33° | 47° | 1.3" | 0.2" |
| 1996 | 63° | 37° | 50° | — | — |
| 1995 | 56° | 39° | 47° | — | — |
| 1994 | 56° | 31° | 43° | 0.08" | — |
| 1993 | 69° | 51° | 60° | 1.55" | — |
| 1992 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 1991 | 59° | 43° | 51° | — | — |
| 1990 | 59° | 37° | 48° | — | — |
| 1989 | 57° | 38° | 47° | 0.79" | — |
| 1988 | 77° | 42° | 60° | — | — |
| 1987 | 79° | 42° | 60° | — | — |
| 1986 | 67° | 45° | 56° | — | — |
| 1985 | 70° | 52° | 61° | 0.13" | — |
| 1984 | 61° | 36° | 48° | — | — |
| 1983 | 67° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 1982 | 73° | 41° | 57° | — | — |
| 1981 | 61° | 43° | 52° | — | — |
| 1980 | 75° | 43° | 59° | — | — |
| 1979coldest | 56° | 30° | 43° | — | — |
| 1978 | 60° | 29° | 44° | — | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 1976 | 64° | 39° | 52° | — | — |
| 1975 | 67° | 36° | 51° | — | — |
| 1974 | 71° | 40° | 55° | — | — |
| 1973 | 68° | 56° | 62° | 1.7" | — |
| 1972 | 65° | 57° | 61° | 0.89" | — |
| 1971 | 60° | 36° | 48° | 0.28" | — |
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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