Cedar Rapids, IA weather in February
In February, Cedar Rapids sees highs around 35°F and lows around 17°F: cold, with some rain and some snow. Expect about 8 wet days. Snowfall averages about 8.3 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.3 in
- snow on the ground 16 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:19 am / 5:21 pm | 6:43 am / 5:55 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am20°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 am22°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon28°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm31°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm27°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm24°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cedar Rapids Muni Airport (9 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more16 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry February brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.3 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 49°F
- Coolest February2014: average high 24°F
- Wettest February2001: 3.2 in
- Driest February1995: 0.03 in
- Highest reading76°F (February 22, 2017)
- Lowest reading-28°F (February 2, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 30°F | 35°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 17°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +14°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Springfield, IL185 mi · high 41°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Rochester, MN145 mi · high 27°F · 8 wet days
How Cedar Rapids ranks in February
- Normal high324th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Iowa
- Wet days132nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days258th most of 340
What to pack for Cedar Rapids in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 35°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 16 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1096 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cedar Rapids in February?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -28°F (February 2, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Cedar Rapids in February?
About 8 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (3.2 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.03 in).
Does it snow in Cedar Rapids in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 8.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 16 days.
Is February a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cedar Rapids (32 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Cedar Rapids #1 (USC00131319), 4.0 mi NE of the city center, 813 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cedar Rapids Muni Airport (USW00014990), 9.4 mi SSW of the city center, 868 ft (60 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eastern Iowa Regional Airport (725450-14990), 9.6 mi SSW of the city center, 840 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.