Cedar Rapids, Iowa Weather
Cedar Rapids, Iowa — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Cedar Rapids, Linn County.
Full aviation weather for Cedar Rapids is published on the Marion Airport (KC17) page, 10 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Cedar Rapids have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) 15 km · Amana Airport (KC11) 30 km · Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark (KVTI) 39 km · Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW) 42 km · Monticello Regional Airport (KMXO) 46 km
Conditions reported at KC17 describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Cedar Rapids specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids unfolds across the fertile plains of eastern Iowa, a place where the mighty Mississippi River's influence can still be felt in the broad sweep of the land. It lies 3.0 miles south-west of Marion, IA (from Marion, IA: bearing 233°T), and is situated 2.7 miles south-east of Hiawatha. Its history is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Linn County, a story of hardy settlers who harnessed the rich soil and the power of the river to build a thriving community. Early industries, like grain milling and later the manufacturing of agricultural equipment, grew from this foundation, shaping the economic landscape into a resilient blend of tradition and innovation. The Cedar River, a vital artery, continues to flow through the heart of Cedar Rapids, its banks bearing witness to the city's enduring connection to the water and the sky that stretches endlessly above the fields. The cultural character of Cedar Rapids is a reflection of its Midwestern roots, a spirit of earnest work and quiet pride that permeates its everyday life. The city boasts the stunning Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, home to a significant collection of Grant Wood's works, and the Paramount Theatre, a beautifully restored art deco gem that hosts a vibrant array of performances. While not a hub for major league sports, the community rallies around its collegiate teams, embracing the passion of college athletics. The annual National Czech & Slovak Festival celebrates the rich heritage of its immigrant populations, drawing crowds with its lively music and traditional food. Though no globally recognized celebrities claim Cedar Rapids as their sole origin, the city has nurtured its share of talented individuals in various fields, each contributing to the unique narrative of this Iowa city.
Live animated radar for Cedar Rapids and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.008333°N, 91.644068°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 52402, 52404, 52401, 52403, 52405 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cedar Rapids, Iowa Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cedar Rapids includes coordinates 42.008333°N, 91.644068°W, situated in Linn County. ZIP code 52402, 52404, 52401, 52403, 52405. Telephone area code: 712. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
