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Weather in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for May 2026

Your guide to Cedar Rapids weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Cedar Rapids at the beginning of May is 18.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 20.4 °F by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Cedar Rapids in May is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 86.4 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
20 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

Cedar Rapids Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
13°
3
Patchy rain possible
16°
4
Overcast
19°
5
Overcast
17°
6
Overcast
20°
7
Patchy rain possible
24°
8
Overcast
17°
9
Sunny
20°
10
Sunny
26°
11
Sunny
24°
12
Overcast
26°
13
Patchy rain possible
25°
14
Overcast
27°
15
Patchy rain possible
31°
16
Patchy rain possible
26°
17
Overcast
17°
18
Overcast
20°
19
Moderate rain at times
16°
20
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°
21
Patchy rain possible
11°
22
Heavy rain at times
16°
23
Overcast
18°
24
Overcast
18°
25
Mist
16°
26
Fog
18°
27
Overcast
19°
28
Light rain shower
20°
29
Fog
16°
30
Overcast
25°
31
Thundery outbreaks possible
29°

Temperatures trend during May in Cedar Rapids

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May weather in Cedar Rapids day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /10° 10.6 mm 4
May 2 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 13° /9° 3.4 mm 3
May 3 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 0.9 mm 4
May 4 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /4° 0 mm 4
May 5 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /6° 0 mm 4
May 6 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /5° 0 mm 5
May 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /11° 0.8 mm 5
May 8 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /7° 0 mm 4
May 9 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /3° 0 mm 6
May 10 Sunny
Sunny
 26° /9° 0 mm 7
May 11 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /8° 0 mm 6
May 12 Overcast
Overcast
 26° /11° 0 mm 6
May 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /15° 0.2 mm 6
May 14 Overcast
Overcast
 27° /16° 0 mm 6
May 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /18° 10.3 mm 7
May 16 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 26° /13° 0.6 mm 6
May 17 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /8° 0 mm 4
May 18 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /4° 0 mm 5
May 19 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 16° /9° 7.5 mm 4
May 20 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /10° 37.1 mm 4
May 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 6.4 mm 3
May 22 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /7° 1.6 mm 4
May 23 Overcast
Overcast
 18° /7° 0 mm 4
May 24 Overcast
Overcast
 18° /11° 0 mm 4
May 25 Mist
Mist
 16° /11° 0 mm 4
May 26 Fog
Fog
 18° /9° 0 mm 4
May 27 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /11° 0 mm 4
May 28 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 20° /12° 7 mm 5
May 29 Fog
Fog
 16° /10° 0 mm 4
May 30 Overcast
Overcast
 25° /11° 0 mm 6
May 31 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 29° /13° 0 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Cedar Rapids in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Cedar Rapids forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Cedar Rapids in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Cedar Rapids during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 10°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Cedar Rapids during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Cedar Rapids during May, with a total of 86.4 mm spread over approximately 11 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Cedar Rapids during May?
The average wind speed in Cedar Rapids during May is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Cedar Rapids

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UV exposure in Cedar Rapids during May

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