Lincoln, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lincoln weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lincoln.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lincoln
What is the weather usually like in Lincoln?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 36.8 inprecipitation per year · 935 mm
- 32.3 insnowfall per year · 82 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lincoln: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRUNDY CTR, IA US (USC00133487), adjusted for the elevation of Lincoln.
Lincoln weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lincoln through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lincoln?
Lincoln has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 36.8 inches (935 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lincoln is June to September. At 1,060 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Lincoln
What is the hottest month in Lincoln?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Lincoln?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Lincoln?
About 36.8 inches (935 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lincoln?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lincoln have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Lincoln in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lincoln?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lincoln weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lincoln.
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