Weather on May 4
Cedar Rapids, IA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 4th in Cedar Rapids, IA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 70°F and lows near 45°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 4th was in 2012 (74°F average), while the coldest was 2011 (45°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of May 4th dates historically, with the wettest May 4th recording 2.26" of rain. 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 4th in Cedar Rapids, IA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
| 2025 | 72° | 37° | 54° | — | — |
| 2024 | 72° | 47° | 59° | 0.2" | — |
| 2023 | 78° | 35° | 57° | — | — |
| 2022 | 62° | 33° | 48° | — | — |
| 2021 | 64° | 47° | 55° | — | — |
| 2020 | 78° | 43° | 60° | — | — |
| 2019 | 71° | 34° | 52° | — | — |
| 2018 | 79° | 58° | 68° | 0.61" | — |
| 2017 | 71° | 34° | 52° | — | — |
| 2016 | 70° | 44° | 57° | 0.05" | — |
| 2015 | 79° | 57° | 68° | 1.78" | — |
| 2014 | 67° | 44° | 55° | 0.08" | — |
| 2013 | 68° | 39° | 54° | 1.91" | — |
| 2012warmest | 87° | 60° | 74° | 0.3" | — |
| 2011coldest | 62° | 28° | 45° | — | — |
| 2010 | 83° | 49° | 66° | — | — |
| 2009 | 72° | 44° | 58° | — | — |
| 2008 | 69° | 33° | 51° | — | — |
| 2007 | 67° | 51° | 59° | 0.18" | — |
| 2006 | 69° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 2005 | 66° | 28° | 47° | — | — |
| 2004 | 74° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 2003 | 50° | 44° | 47° | 0.89" | — |
| 2002 | 72° | 40° | 56° | — | — |
| 2001 | 67° | 54° | 60° | 0.48" | — |
| 2000 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1999 | 77° | 58° | 67° | 0.15" | — |
| 1998 | 75° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 1997 | 68° | 36° | 52° | — | — |
| 1996 | 65° | 45° | 55° | 0.94" | — |
| 1995 | 58° | 45° | 51° | 0.25" | — |
| 1994 | 64° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 1993 | 65° | 57° | 61° | 1.07" | — |
| 1992 | 68° | 44° | 56° | 0.13" | — |
| 1991 | 67° | 47° | 57° | — | — |
| 1990 | 58° | 44° | 51° | 2.26" | — |
| 1989 | 65° | 48° | 56° | 0.58" | — |
| 1988 | 73° | 40° | 56° | — | — |
| 1987 | 67° | 43° | 55° | — | — |
| 1986 | 80° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 1985 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 1984 | 63° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 1983 | 61° | 46° | 53° | — | — |
| 1982 | 83° | 58° | 70° | 0.74" | — |
| 1981 | 76° | 59° | 67° | 0.18" | — |
| 1980 | 88° | 48° | 68° | — | — |
| 1979 | 61° | 36° | 48° | — | — |
| 1978 | 63° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 1977 | 73° | 57° | 65° | 1.63" | — |
| 1976 | 66° | 42° | 54° | — | — |
| 1975 | 69° | 40° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 1974 | 68° | 44° | 56° | — | — |
| 1973 | 67° | 34° | 50° | — | — |
| 1972 | 65° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
| 1971 | 69° | 38° | 53° | 0.33" | — |
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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