🇺🇸 Cedar Rapids vs 🇵🇭 Manila

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cedar Rapids

clear sky

51°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 48°F

H 52°F / L 49°F

Humidity: 50%

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Manila

few clouds

82°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 87°F

H 82°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 74%

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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Manila

Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
AvoidAugust, September, October (peak typhoon season)
Annual rain83 inches (2,100 mm)

Manila is one of the world's most typhoon-prone cities, experiencing an average of 20 typhoons per year in the Philippines (8–9 making direct landfall). The dry season (November–April) is the safest and most comfortable window.

Seasonal Comparison

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Cedar Rapids vs Manila: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cedar Rapids or Manila have better weather?

Cedar Rapids and Manila 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 Manila: Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

Best time for Cedar Rapids: spring and fall. Best time for Manila: November, December, January, February.

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