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Iowa City weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
33°F 0°C
16°F -8°C
1 in 2 cm
Jan
28°F -2°C
12°F -11°C
1 in 2 cm
Feb
33°F 0°C
18°F -7°C
1 in 4 cm
Mar
44°F 6°C
25°F -3°C
2 in 4 cm
Apr
59°F 15°C
37°F 2°C
3 in 7 cm
May
69°F 20°C
47°F 8°C
4 in 9 cm

Extended Forecast
Thursday
Dec 17
Hi:
31°F 0°C
Lo:
16°F -8°C
Friday
Dec 18
Hi:
29°F -1°C
Lo:
16°F -8°C
Saturday
Dec 19
Hi:
25°F -3°C
Lo:
13°F -10°C
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Grand Cayman, Caribbean
  • Resident population: 37,083 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, Stingray City, water sports
  • 5,979 TripAdvisor reviews of 155 accommodations, 158 attractions and 152 restaurants
Grand Cayman's splashier side is the real draw. Offering a host of experiences, from petting attention- and food-seeking stingrays at Stingray City to exploring jaw-dropping drop-offs and dive sites, Grand Cayman is a watery wonderland.
Best fare found from Tampa to Cedar Rapids: €350

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Devonian Fossil Gorge
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Iowa City
Attraction type: Geological formation
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Prairie Lights
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Iowa City
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Finkbine Golf Course
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 9 attractions in Iowa City
Attraction type: Golf course
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University of Iowa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 9 attractions in Iowa City

This Big 10 school's 1,900 acres are centered in downtown Iowa City.

Attraction type: Educational site
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Pleasant Valley Golf Course
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 9 attractions in Iowa City
Attraction type: Golf course
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Museum of Natural History
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 9 attractions in Iowa City
Attraction type: Natural history museum
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Old Capitol

This was the seat of government when Iowa City was the state capital.

Attraction type: Historic site
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Mormon Handcart Site

At this site in the mid-19th century, Mormons prepared for the trip to Salt Lake City.

Attraction type: Historic site; Historic walking area
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Iowa Avenue Literary Walk
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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