🇺🇸 Cedar Rapids vs 🇵🇹 Lisbon

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cedar Rapids

clear sky

54°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 51°F

H 55°F / L 52°F

Humidity: 53%

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Lisbon

clear sky

68°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 67°F

H 70°F / L 66°F

Humidity: 51%

Climate Overview

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Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids on the Cedar River was devastated by a 500-year flood in 2008 and by the derecho of 2020 that knocked down millions of trees. The city has a humid continental climate with the open Iowa prairie providing no barriers to weather extremes. The Cedar River valley creates humidity and flood risk.

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Lisbon

Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsApril, May, October, November
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain27 inches (686 mm) — mostly November–March

Lisbon is one of Europe's sunniest capitals with 2,800+ hours of sunshine annually. Summers are hot and dry; winters are mild. The Atlantic coast provides cooling breezes. The 2017–2024 tourism boom makes summer extremely crowded.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Cedar Rapids🇵🇹 Lisbon
Spring

55–70°F

March–May

Summer

73–86°F

June–August

Fall

61–79°F

September–November

Winter

48–59°F

December–February

Cedar Rapids vs Lisbon: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cedar Rapids or Lisbon have better weather?

Cedar Rapids and Lisbon have very different climates. Cedar Rapids on the Cedar River was devastated by a 500-year flood in 2008 and by the derecho of 202 Lisbon: Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cedar Rapids vs Lisbon?

Best time for Cedar Rapids: spring and fall. Best time for Lisbon: April, May, October, November.

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