Weather on May 3
Cedar Rapids, IA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 3rd in Cedar Rapids, IA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 67°F and lows near 44°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 3rd was in 2021 (72°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (36°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 3rd dates historically, with the wettest May 3rd recording 3.3" of rain. The last decade has been 2.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 3rd in Cedar Rapids, IA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77° | 51° | 64° | — | — |
| 2025 | 59° | 46° | 53° | — | — |
| 2024 | 72° | 41° | 56° | 0.18" | — |
| 2023 | 68° | 32° | 50° | — | — |
| 2022 | 53° | 43° | 48° | 2.72" | — |
| 2021warmest | 82° | 62° | 72° | 0.58" | — |
| 2020 | 78° | 42° | 60° | — | — |
| 2019 | 59° | 35° | 47° | — | — |
| 2018 | 73° | 58° | 65° | 1.8" | — |
| 2017 | 61° | 31° | 46° | — | — |
| 2016 | 70° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 2015 | 78° | 57° | 68° | 0.2" | — |
| 2014 | 71° | 41° | 56° | — | — |
| 2013coldest | 39° | 33° | 36° | 2.57" | — |
| 2012 | 87° | 48° | 68° | — | — |
| 2011 | 57° | 30° | 44° | — | — |
| 2010 | 69° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 2009 | 72° | 38° | 55° | — | — |
| 2008 | 63° | 40° | 51° | 0.13" | — |
| 2007 | 69° | 51° | 60° | — | — |
| 2006 | 74° | 57° | 65° | 0.08" | — |
| 2005 | 56° | 25° | 40° | — | — |
| 2004 | 60° | 29° | 44° | — | — |
| 2003 | 67° | 40° | 53° | — | — |
| 2002 | 63° | 33° | 48° | — | — |
| 2001 | 74° | 59° | 66° | 0.2" | — |
| 2000 | 79° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 1999 | 78° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1998 | 64° | 47° | 55° | 0.28" | — |
| 1997 | 58° | 42° | 50° | 0.05" | — |
| 1996 | 55° | 42° | 49° | 0.03" | — |
| 1995 | 61° | 46° | 53° | — | — |
| 1994 | 66° | 37° | 52° | — | — |
| 1993 | 67° | 58° | 62° | 2.08" | — |
| 1992 | 73° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 1991 | 55° | 42° | 49° | 0.1" | — |
| 1990 | 66° | 46° | 56° | — | — |
| 1989 | 65° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
| 1988 | 77° | 49° | 63° | — | — |
| 1987 | 70° | 48° | 59° | — | — |
| 1986 | 67° | 35° | 51° | — | — |
| 1985 | 77° | 40° | 58° | — | — |
| 1984 | 58° | 42° | 50° | 3.3" | — |
| 1983 | 63° | 41° | 52° | 1.55" | — |
| 1982 | 80° | 52° | 66° | — | — |
| 1981 | 77° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 1980 | 82° | 50° | 66° | — | — |
| 1979 | 57° | 43° | 50° | 0.89" | — |
| 1978 | 67° | 33° | 50° | — | — |
| 1977 | 69° | 60° | 65° | 0.36" | — |
| 1976 | 55° | 32° | 44° | — | — |
| 1975 | 67° | 50° | 58° | 0.13" | — |
| 1974 | 70° | 44° | 57° | 0.36" | — |
| 1973 | 59° | 35° | 47° | — | — |
| 1972 | 64° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 1971 | 65° | 30° | 47° | — | — |
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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