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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

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

Forecast for Lincoln (NE)

Fri   Jan 10
2°C | -6°C
NW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sat   Jan 11
6°C | -6°C
SW 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
4°C | -8°C
NW 7 m/s
0.2 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight sleet

broken clouds and small chance of slight sleet

Select a Month of Interest

Check the weather conditions for any month in Lincoln.

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:
  • When is summer in Lincoln?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lincoln?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lincoln?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lincoln?
    May tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lincoln?
    January is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lincoln?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.