Cedar Rapids, IA weather in July
Cedar Rapids is warm and often humid in July, with some rain: highs average 86°F and nights drop to about 63°F. There are about 10 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Cedar Rapids.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 17
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:34 am / 8:46 pm | 5:59 am / 8:26 pm |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.5 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 July day
- 6 am66°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon80°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cedar Rapids Muni Airport (9 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 65% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 22%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more17 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry July brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 6.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 95°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 79°F
- Wettest July1993: 17.0 in
- Driest July1991: 0.4 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 25, 2012)
- Lowest reading49°F (July 29, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 86°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 63°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | 14.9 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -3°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Rochester, MN145 mi · high 80°F · 11 wet days
How Cedar Rapids ranks in July
- Normal high222nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Iowa
- Wet days204th driest of 378
- Comfortable days133rd most of 340
What to pack for Cedar Rapids in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 17 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.9 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
July has 3 heating degree days and 294 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Cedar Rapids in July?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (July 25, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Cedar Rapids in July?
About 10 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (17.0 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?
July ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cedar Rapids (55 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. 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.