Lincoln, NE Weather
Lincoln hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 95°F (35°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lincoln weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Lincoln looks sunny, with a high of 98° and an overnight low of 71°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Lincoln 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lincoln
Weather in Lincoln is shaped by its humid continental climate - expect warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. July afternoons typically reach 87°F (31°C), while January highs hover near 36°F (2°C). Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches (792 mm) over about 94 rainy days.
Lincoln weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 36°F (2°C)
- Record high: 103°F (39°C) · Record low: -28°F (-33°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 12 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (21°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 36°F (2°C) and lows around 19°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (39°C) and dropped as low as -28°F (-33°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.6 inches (142 mm) of rain over 14 days, while February is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.0 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 12 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Lincoln is mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Lincoln brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 67°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Lincoln is mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Lincoln is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 39°F (4°C) and nights around 21°F (-6°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months, plus around 9 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Lincoln by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 19° | 5 | 1.4 in | 6.6 h/day | 68% |
| February | 40° | 20° | 5 | 0.9 in | 8.4 h/day | 62% |
| March | 53° | 33° | 8 | 2.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 61% |
| April | 63° | 42° | 9 | 2.4 in | 9.6 h/day | 58% |
| May | 73° | 54° | 14 | 5.6 in | 10.1 h/day | 66% |
| June | 86° | 66° | 12 | 4.6 in | 13.0 h/day | 62% |
| July | 87° | 69° | 9 | 3.1 in | 12.8 h/day | 68% |
| August | 85° | 67° | 9 | 3.0 in | 11.5 h/day | 69% |
| September | 81° | 62° | 6 | 2.3 in | 10.4 h/day | 63% |
| October | 65° | 47° | 6 | 2.4 in | 8.6 h/day | 60% |
| November | 52° | 34° | 6 | 1.6 in | 7.3 h/day | 64% |
| December | 41° | 24° | 5 | 1.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 67% |