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Cedar Rapids weather in August

Average highs of 81°F, lows of 60°F and 4.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Cedar Rapids’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 81°F and lows of 60°F. That is 2° cooler than July, and 23° above the yearly average high.

Average high
81°F
Average low
60°F
Precipitation
4.1 in
Wet days
10
Sunrise · sunset
6:14 AM · 8:08 PM

August across the year

  1. 28°11°Jan
  2. 33°16°Feb
  3. 46°27°Mar
  4. 60°38°Apr
  5. 71°50°May
  6. 80°60°Jun
  7. 83°63°Jul
  8. 81°60°Aug
  9. 75°52°Sep
  10. 62°40°Oct
  11. 46°28°Nov
  12. 33°17°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.

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A look around town before you go.

August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July83°F63°F4.4 in
August81°F60°F4.1 in
September75°F52°F3.4 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Cedar Rapids and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Cedar Rapids in August?

Average highs are 81°F and average lows 60°F, for a daily mean of 71°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Cedar Rapids in August?

August averages 4.1 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:14 AM and sets about 8:08 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?

Yes. August is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Cedar Rapids Muni Ap station (5.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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