Lincoln, NE 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.
This week in Lincoln
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 29.3 inprecipitation per year · 745 mm
- 26.0 insnowfall per year · 66 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lincoln: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LINCOLN MUNI AP, NE US (USW00014939), adjusted for the elevation of Lincoln.
Lincoln weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lincoln through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 19 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 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 29.3 inches (745 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lincoln is May–June and September–October. At 1,175 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 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Lincoln?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Lincoln?
About 29.3 inches (745 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lincoln?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln?
May–June and September–October, 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 52°F and lows 28°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lincoln?
Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:10 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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