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Current Weather in Cedar Rapids, IA

Updated: Mon Oct 5th 2026 6:30 PM CDT

Sunny

63^°F 17^°C

Feels Like 61^°F / 16^°C

Cedar Rapids, IA weather condition is Sunny and 63°F.

Today's Weather in Cedar Rapids,IA

The current weather in Cedar Rapids IA as of 6:30 PM CDT on Mon Oct 5th 2026, has a sky condition of Sunny with the visibility of 6 mile(s) and the UV index at 0.2. It is 63 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 61 degrees with a forecasted high of 68 and low of 49. The barometric pressure is 30.15 - measured by inches of mercury - and is steady since its last observation. The humidity is 69 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 53 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the South at 5.6 miles per hour, gusting at 5.6 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 7:08 AM and Sunset was at 6:41 PM. The moon phase is a Waning Crescent moon rising at 12:46 AM with 25% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.15 inHg. steady
Humidity 69% rising
Heat Index 63°F
Wind from S. 5.6 mph
Wind Gust 5.6 miles per hour
Wind Chill 63°F
UV Index 0.2

Dew Point 53°F falling
Visibility 6 mi.
Sunrise 7:08 AM
Sunset 6:41 PM
Moonrise 12:46 AM
Moonset 4:07 PM
Moon Phase Waning Crescent Moon 25%

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Sunny

Sunny with a high of 68°F and a low of 49°F. 5% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 68%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 68° \| Lo 49°	68%	5%	0%	7.8 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 71°F and a low of 50°F. 7% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 17mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 73%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 71° \| Lo 50°	73%	7%	0%	16.1 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 74°F and a low of 57°F. 11% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 9mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 75%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 74° \| Lo 57°	75%	11%	0%	8.5 mph

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 69°F and a low of 52°F. 7% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 54%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 69° \| Lo 52°	54%	7%	0%	7.8 mph

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 69°F and a low of 54°F. 29% possible chance of rain predicted with an estimated 0.01in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 69%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 69° \| Lo 54°	69%	29% \| est. 0.01in	0%	11.9 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 63^°F. The morning temperature of 49°^F is lowest at 7am with the daytime high of 68°^F at 2pm and a low around 54°^F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.29^inHg at 8am and lowest being 30.13^inHg at 11pm.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 7.8^mph at 10pm, while the slowest is 1.3^mph around 11am; expect wind gusts peaking 15.5^mph at 11pm.

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Current National Weather

Gulf Coast Rain and California Heat - 10-05 to 10-07

Updated Mon Oct 5th 2026, 4:38am PDT

A slow-moving weather front near the Gulf Coast is keeping rain in the area, particularly over southern Texas and the eastern Gulf Coast. Expect lots of showers and some heavy rain in northern Florida today and into Tuesday morning. There's still a chance for more rain, so keep your umbrellas handy!

California Heatwave Continues

Central and southern California is in for more of the same this week as a high-pressure system keeps temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above average. Look for highs hitting the 90s along the coast and even over 100 degrees in the Central Valley. Los Angeles and San Diego will stay warm overnight too, with temperatures not dropping much. Stay cool and drink lots of water!

Chilly Air Moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast

The first real taste of fall is here for folks in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions. A cold front is bringing cooler temperatures, with highs in the 50s and 60s from Minnesota and Wisconsin to Maine. If you're in Minnesota or Wisconsin, expect frost in the mornings. This chill will slowly move south into the Southeast, reaching Tennessee and the Carolinas by Wednesday with a taste of fall.