Cedar Rapids, IA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Cedar Rapids, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109.9°F (43°C) | July 6, 1911 |
| Record Low | -32.9°F (-36°C) | January 16, 2009 |
| Lowest High | -11.9°F (-24°C) | January 25, 1904 |
| Highest Low | 80.9°F (27°C) | July 5, 1911 and July 31, 1917 and August 8, 1980 |
| Highest Mean | 93.4°F (34°C) | July 5, 1911 |
| Lowest Mean | -18.4°F (-28°C) | February 2, 1996 and February 3, 1996 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.78" (197.6 mm) | September 15, 1914 |
| Max in One Month | 16.99" (431.6 mm) | July 1993 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | March 1910 |
| Max in One Year | 60.16" (1528.1 mm) | 1993 |
| Least in One Year | 18.73" (475.8 mm) | 1910 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 16.7" (42.4 cm) | February 26, 1954 |
| Max in One Month | 30.9" (78.5 cm) | March 1951 |
| Max in One Season | 62.5" (158.8 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 69.1" (175.4 cm) | 1951 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | September 26, 1942 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | September 26, 1942 |
| Latest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | May 11, 1966 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | May 11, 1966 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | May 1, 1892 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1892 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1892 – August 2, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at CEDAR RAPIDS #1 (6 mi from Cedar Rapids, IA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The all-time record high in Cedar Rapids, IA is 109.9°F (43°C), set on July 6, 1911.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The all-time record low in Cedar Rapids, IA is -32.9°F (-36°C), set on January 16, 2009.
What is the most rain Cedar Rapids, IA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.78 inches, on September 15, 1914.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Cedar Rapids, IA is 16.7 inches, on February 26, 1954.
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