Lincoln (NE) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Lincoln can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to very cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to very cold in Lincoln. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Lincoln has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 865 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives high rainfall, averaging 149 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 15 mm over 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Lincoln Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lincoln. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lincoln.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 73%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Lincoln in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.
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