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Cedar Rapids weather in October

Average highs of 62°F, lows of 40°F and 2.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Cedar Rapids’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 62°F and lows of 40°F. That is 13° cooler than September, and 3° above the yearly average high.

Average high
62°F
Average low
40°F
Precipitation
2.9 in
Wet days
9
Sunrise · sunset
7:18 AM · 6:26 PM

October 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 October

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

October is good for

What’s on in Cedar Rapids in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

See Cedar Rapids

A look around town before you go.

October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September75°F52°F3.4 in
October62°F40°F2.9 in
November46°F28°F2.0 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 October?

Average highs are 62°F and average lows 40°F, for a daily mean of 51°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Cedar Rapids in October?

October averages 2.9 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:18 AM and sets about 6:26 PM, for roughly 11.1 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. October is cool, with Halloween events.

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

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