Cedar Rapids Weather in May

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

The climate in Cedar Rapids during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Cedar Rapids and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Cedar Rapids weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.2°F
Average temperature 15.9°C 60.6°F
Daily sunshine 10 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.5°C 50.9°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cedar Rapids with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids average temperature in May

May rainfall

Cedar Rapids average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Cedar Rapids average rain in May

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 May 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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