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Cedar Rapids weather in March

Average highs of 46°F, lows of 27°F and 2.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Cedar Rapids’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 46°F and lows of 27°F. That is 14° warmer than February, and 12° below the yearly average high.

Average high
46°F
Average low
27°F
Precipitation
2.0 in
Wet days
9
Sunrise · sunset
7:19 AM · 7:12 PM

March 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 March

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.

What’s on in Cedar Rapids in March

See all upcoming events and school days off.

See Cedar Rapids

A look around town before you go.

March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February33°F16°F1.2 in
March46°F27°F2.0 in
April60°F38°F3.6 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 March?

Average highs are 46°F and average lows 27°F, for a daily mean of 37°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Cedar Rapids in March?

March averages 2.0 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:19 AM and sets about 7:12 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. March is cold, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

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

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