Cedar Rapids Weather in December

What's the weather like in Cedar Rapids (Iowa) in December 2024?

The climate in Cedar Rapids during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Cedar Rapids and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

Cedar Rapids weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.6°C 30.9°F
Nightly temperature -9.8°C 14.4°F
Average temperature -5.2°C 22.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 40 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cedar Rapids with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids average temperature in December

December rainfall

Cedar Rapids average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Cedar Rapids average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cedar Rapids in December 2024.

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Cedar Rapids weather stats

Cedar Rapids weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: February 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -3.5°C 25.7°F
Wettest month: June 112mm 4.4ins
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