Average Monthly Sunshine in Lincoln (NE)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lincoln receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lincoln. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 146 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2770 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lincoln, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per day.

Lincoln’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lincoln enjoys an average of 2770 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

May, Lincoln’s wettest month, receives 70 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lincoln Precipitation page.