October weather in Cedar Rapids, IA
The average temperature in Cedar Rapids in October is 50.7°F (39.9°F–61.5°F). Average precipitation: 2.91 inches.
October is a fall month in Cedar Rapids, and is warmer than the annual average of 48.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 50m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
61.5°F
Avg Low
39.9°F
Precipitation
2.91 in
Daylight
10h 50m
October records in Cedar Rapids
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 91.0°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2003) | 1.42 in (2009) |
| October 2 | 91.9°F (1953) | 24.1°F (1974) | 2.32 in (2002) |
| October 3 | 93.9°F (1997) | 28.0°F (1987) | 1.12 in (1990) |
| October 4 | 87.1°F (2005) | 28.0°F (1968) | 2.09 in (2013) |
| October 5 | 90.0°F (2024) | 28.0°F (2004) | 1.28 in (1998) |
| October 6 | 91.9°F (1963) | 23.0°F (2012) | 1.19 in (1959) |
| October 7 | 87.1°F (1997) | 23.0°F (2000) | 1.47 in (1967) |
| October 8 | 82.9°F (2011) | 25.0°F (1976) | 1.42 in (1958) |
| October 9 | 86.0°F (2010) | 23.0°F (2000) | 1.54 in (1985) |
| October 10 | 90.0°F (1962) | 25.0°F (1964) | 1.28 in (2017) |
| October 11 | 88.0°F (1962) | 19.0°F (1987) | 1.49 in (2021) |
| October 12 | 88.0°F (1995) | 26.1°F (1980) | 1.78 in (1961) |
| October 13 | 89.1°F (1975) | 27.0°F (2009) | 1.74 in (2014) |
| October 14 | 84.9°F (1962) | 26.1°F (1969) | 2.04 in (1998) |
| October 15 | 84.9°F (1953) | 26.2°F (2022) | 1.36 in (1957) |
| October 16 | 82.9°F (1953) | 25.0°F (2002) | 0.60 in (1984) |
| October 17 | 84.9°F (2016) | 21.9°F (1976) | 2.23 in (1998) |
| October 18 | 84.9°F (1953) | 22.1°F (2022) | 2.40 in (1984) |
| October 19 | 82.9°F (1953) | 16.2°F (2022) | 0.84 in (1969) |
| October 20 | 84.0°F (1953) | 23.0°F (1960) | 0.64 in (2015) |
| October 21 | 82.9°F (1979) | 21.2°F (2018) | 0.64 in (2006) |
| October 22 | 84.0°F (2022) | 19.0°F (1976) | 2.44 in (2001) |
| October 23 | 84.0°F (1963) | 19.0°F (1981) | 1.54 in (1959) |
| October 24 | 82.0°F (2023) | 19.0°F (1981) | 1.79 in (2021) |
| October 25 | 81.0°F (1989) | 22.1°F (2013) | 0.90 in (1986) |
| October 26 | 80.1°F (1955) | 21.9°F (1962) | 1.41 in (2016) |
| October 27 | 78.1°F (1966) | 15.1°F (1997) | 1.36 in (2015) |
| October 28 | 73.9°F (1986) | 19.0°F (1969) | 0.69 in (2021) |
| October 29 | 84.0°F (2024) | 19.0°F (1980) | 1.63 in (2009) |
| October 30 | 77.0°F (1971) | 19.0°F (1988) | 1.99 in (2024) |
| October 31 | 82.9°F (1968) | 17.2°F (2019) | 2.51 in (1960) |