Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Cedar Falls, IA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Cedar Falls is a classic transitional day — expect a high around 54° and a low that can still dip to freezing at 31°. The date has seen wild swings over the years, from a balmy 84° in 1991 to a brutal 9° in 1982. Snow is unlikely but not impossible, with just a 4% chance.
Cedar Falls earns its Midwest stripes with a 139-degree spread between its all-time records — a scorching 105° in July 1988 and a bone-chilling -34° in January 2009. Summer storms can be serious too, with nearly 5.5 inches of rain falling in a single day back in July 1999.
Summers are warm and relatively short, peaking in late July with average highs of 85°, while mid-January bottoms out around 25°. If you're planning a visit, June through August is your window for comfortable outdoor weather, though late June is also the wettest stretch of the year. Winter visitors should come prepared — December through February rarely climb above freezing.