🇺🇸 Cedar Rapids vs 🇺🇸 Los Angeles

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: 52%

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Los Angeles

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 87°F / L 72°F

Humidity: 31%

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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Los Angeles

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

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Cedar Rapids🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Cedar Rapids vs Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cedar Rapids or Los Angeles have better weather?

Cedar Rapids and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles: Mediterranean — warm 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 Los Angeles?

Best time for Cedar Rapids: spring and fall. Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November.

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