Cedar Rapids is situated on the Cedar River, which flows through the city, on rolling terrain in eastern Iowa. The surrounding area is laced with rivers and lakes and dotted with limestone bluffs. The climate consists of four distinct seasons, with warm days and cool nights in spring and autumn.
Area: 63 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 733 feet above sea level
Average Temperatures: January, 19.1° F; July, 74.6° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 36.39 inches of rain, 34.4 inches of snow