Weather on May 11
Cedar Rapids, IA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 11th in Cedar Rapids, IA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 50°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 11th was in 2022 (81°F average), while the coldest was 2020 (47°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 41% of May 11th dates historically, with the wettest May 11th recording 5.31" of rain. The last decade has been 3.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 11th in Cedar Rapids, IA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70° | 35° | 52° | — | — |
| 2025 | 80° | 45° | 62° | — | — |
| 2024 | 77° | 44° | 61° | — | — |
| 2023 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 2022warmest | 93° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 2021 | 61° | 35° | 48° | — | — |
| 2020coldest | 54° | 41° | 47° | — | — |
| 2019 | 59° | 45° | 52° | 0.23" | — |
| 2018 | 74° | 46° | 60° | — | — |
| 2017 | 75° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 2016 | 69° | 52° | 60° | — | — |
| 2015 | 64° | 51° | 58° | 0.64" | — |
| 2014 | 79° | 52° | 65° | 0.61" | — |
| 2013 | 60° | 47° | 53° | — | — |
| 2012 | 84° | 38° | 61° | — | — |
| 2011 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2010 | 53° | 45° | 49° | 2.57" | — |
| 2009 | 68° | 37° | 53° | — | — |
| 2008 | 58° | 46° | 52° | 3.99" | — |
| 2007 | 82° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 2006 | 65° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 2005 | 80° | 57° | 69° | 5.31" | — |
| 2004 | 79° | 57° | 68° | 0.84" | — |
| 2003 | 73° | 44° | 59° | 0.58" | — |
| 2002 | 66° | 46° | 56° | 2.92" | — |
| 2001 | 75° | 56° | 65° | 3.99" | — |
| 2000 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 1999 | 81° | 59° | 70° | 0.03" | — |
| 1998 | 76° | 45° | 60° | — | — |
| 1997 | 70° | 57° | 63° | — | — |
| 1996 | 59° | 46° | 53° | 0.08" | — |
| 1995 | 67° | 50° | 58° | — | — |
| 1994 | 79° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 1993 | 81° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1992 | 79° | 64° | 71° | 0.15" | — |
| 1991 | 82° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 1990 | 67° | 38° | 52° | — | — |
| 1989 | 70° | 36° | 53° | — | — |
| 1988 | 79° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 1987 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1986 | 73° | 58° | 65° | 0.33" | — |
| 1985 | 76° | 60° | 68° | 0.91" | — |
| 1984 | 72° | 49° | 60° | 0.1" | — |
| 1983 | 79° | 47° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 1982 | 81° | 61° | 71° | 0.18" | — |
| 1981 | 64° | 33° | 49° | — | — |
| 1980 | 64° | 43° | 53° | 0.08" | — |
| 1979 | 79° | 43° | 61° | 0.36" | — |
| 1978 | 77° | 61° | 69° | — | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 1976 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 1975 | 75° | 54° | 64° | 1.09" | — |
| 1974 | 67° | 52° | 59° | 0.71" | — |
| 1973 | 69° | 50° | 60° | 0.1" | — |
| 1972 | 69° | 49° | 59° | — | — |
| 1971 | 76° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
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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