Lincoln weather by month
Average highs run from 36°F in January to 89°F in July, and January nights average 14°F. It gets 29 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 26 inches of snow. Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 143 times a year. The most comfortable months are June and September.
Best time to visit Lincoln
For comfortable weather, go in June and September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F | 14°F | 0.7 in | 6.5 in | 2 | 0 | 30 | cold |
| February | 41°F | 18°F | 0.9 in | 7.1 in | 3 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| March | 54°F | 29°F | 1.6 in | 3.4 in | 4 | 0 | 21 | cool |
| April | 65°F | 39°F | 2.7 in | 1.2 in | 5 | 0 | 8 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in | 8 | 2 | 1 | mild |
| June | 85°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| July | 89°F | 67°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| August | 87°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 11 | 0 | hot |
| September | 80°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| October | 67°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.9 in | 4 | 1 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| November | 52°F | 28°F | 1.3 in | 1.5 in | 2 | 0 | 21 | cool |
| December | 39°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 5.3 in | 3 | 0 | 29 | cold |
| Year | 64°F avg | 41°F avg | 29.3 in | 26.0 in | 54 | 42 | 143 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Lincoln Municipal Airport, NE (USW00014939), 4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Lincoln
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 14m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 06m. The earliest sunset comes around December 3 (4:58 pm) and the latest around June 24 (9:02 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 144 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 am | 5:23 pm | 9h 35m |
| February | 7:20 am | 6:01 pm | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:38 am | 7:33 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:47 am | 8:06 pm | 13h 18m |
| May | 6:09 am | 8:37 pm | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:54 am | 8:59 pm | 15h 05m |
| July | 6:08 am | 8:56 pm | 14h 48m |
| August | 6:37 am | 8:24 pm | 13h 47m |
| September | 7:07 am | 7:35 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:38 am | 6:45 pm | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:14 am | 5:08 pm | 9h 54m |
| December | 7:44 am | 4:59 pm | 9h 15m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Lincoln with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Lincoln getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Lincoln.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lincoln?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 67°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Lincoln?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 14°F and highs of 36°F.
What is the rainiest month in Lincoln?
May gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. January is the driest at 0.7 inches.
Does it snow in Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln averages 26 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
For comfortable weather, June and September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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