Cedar Rapids Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead
A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Warmest Wednesday at 57° · coldest night Saturday at 27°
The short of it: Cedar Rapids weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (42 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (42 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:30 local time.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Friday. — Cedar Rapids may look for partly cloudy skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about 42° before sinking to 30° by night. That is 6° colder than Cedar Rapids usually sees in November, when highs average 48°. A brisk wind blows from the N, gusting to 13 mph, and the glass holds steady.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 57°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 27°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.05 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Cedar Rapids runs from 29° at night to 48° by day, with some 1.9 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 86°, January the coldest at 13°, and June the wettest with 5.6 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are October and May.
The sun is up 9 h 53 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 810 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Mostly clear | 41° | 32° | 6 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Mostly clear | 42° | 32° | 7 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Mostly clear | 41° | 32° | 7 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Mostly clear | 40° | 31° | 6 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Mostly clear | 38° | 30° | 4 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 36° | 29° | 3 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | 34° | 28° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 33° | 27° | 2 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | 32° | 26° | 2 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 31° | 25° | 2 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 30° | 24° | 2 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | 30° | 24° | 2 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 23° | 2 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 23° | 2 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 23° | 1 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 23° | 1 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 27° | 21° | 1 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 32° | 27° | 1 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 36° | 31° | 2 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 39° | 34° | 1 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 42° | 37° | 1 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 13): partly cloudy, high 42°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 6:54 AM, down 4:47 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Saturday (Nov 14): clear sky, high 44°, low 27°, dry, gusts to 4 mph. Sun up 6:55 AM, down 4:46 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Sunday (Nov 15): clear sky, high 47°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 6 mph. Sun up 6:56 AM, down 4:45 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Monday (Nov 16): clear sky, high 51°, low 31°, dry, gusts to 11 mph. Sun up 6:57 AM, down 4:44 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Tuesday (Nov 17): partly cloudy, high 54°, low 37°, dry, gusts to 16 mph. Sun up 6:59 AM, down 4:43 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Wednesday (Nov 18): overcast, high 57°, low 39°, dry, gusts to 18 mph. Sun up 7:00 AM, down 4:42 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 19): light showers, high 56°, low 44°, 0.05 in. of rain, gusts to 21 mph. Sun up 7:01 AM, down 4:42 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 30°42° | dry | 13 mph | 9 h 53 min | |
| Saturday | 27°44° | dry | 4 mph | 9 h 51 min | |
| Sunday | 28°47° | dry | 6 mph | 9 h 49 min | |
| Monday | 31°51° | dry | 11 mph | 9 h 47 min | |
| Tuesday | 37°54° | dry | 16 mph | 9 h 44 min | |
| Wednesday | 39°57° | dry | 18 mph | 9 h 42 min | |
| Thursday | 44°56° | 0.05 in. | 21 mph | 9 h 41 min |
Warmest: Wednesday at 57°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.05 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 21 mph.