University Place, NE

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska

University Place is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It is 2.4 miles SW of Lincoln, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68504.

University Place at a glance

State
Nebraska
County
Lancaster County
ZIP code
68504
Nearest town
Lincoln (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.8408, -96.6550

Weather in University Place now

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University Place weather by the hour

University Place weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of University Place.

This week in University Place

Sunrise, sunset and moon in University Place

What is the weather usually like in University Place?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°51°71°92°34°14°Jan40°17°Feb53°28°Mar64°38°Apr74°50°May83°60°Jun87°65°Jul85°62°Aug79°53°Sep66°40°Oct51°28°Nov39°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.2"Feb1.9"Mar3.0"Apr4.8"May4.8"Jun3.9"Jul3.3"Aug3.4"Sep2.3"Oct1.5"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit University Place: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LINCOLN 8 ENE, NE US (USW00094995), adjusted for the elevation of University Place.

University Place weather month by month

January
34° 14°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
40° 17°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
53° 28°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
64° 38°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
74° 50°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
85° 62°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 40°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
51° 28°F
1.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
39° 18°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in University Place through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:47 AM5:25 PM9 h 38 min
February7:18 AM6:02 PM10 h 43 min
March7:36 AM7:34 PM11 h 58 min
April6:45 AM8:07 PM13 h 21 min
May6:07 AM8:38 PM14 h 31 min
June5:52 AM9:01 PM15 h 8 min
July6:06 AM8:58 PM14 h 51 min
August6:35 AM8:26 PM13 h 50 min
September7:06 AM7:37 PM12 h 31 min
October7:36 AM6:47 PM11 h 10 min
November7:12 AM5:09 PM9 h 57 min
December7:42 AM5:01 PM9 h 18 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in University Place?

University Place has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 32.3 inches (820 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit University Place is May to July and September. 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.

Webcams near University Place

The closest live webcam is Lincoln: West Lincoln: I-180: Cornhusker Hwy: Various Views, 3.0 miles W of University Place.

Lincoln: West Lincoln: I-180: Cornhusker Hwy: Various ViewsLincoln · 3.0 mi WOn Windy
Lincoln: Haymarket: I-180: Superior St.: Various ViewsLincoln · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
Lincoln: Haymarket: I-180: BNSF Downtown Lincoln: various viewsLincoln · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
Lincoln: Haymarket: I-80: Lincoln Exit to 27th St.: Interstate ViewLincoln · 3.4 mi NWOn Windy
Arbor: I-80: I 80 at 404: Various ViewsArbor · 3.9 mi NOn Windy
Arbor: I-80: N Jct 77 at Lincoln: Interstate ViewArbor · 3.9 mi NOn Windy
Emerald: I-80: Construction Trailer 3: VariousEmerald · 3.9 mi NWOn Windy
Lincoln: West Lincoln: I-80: Lincoln Airport Exit: Interstate ViewLincoln · 4.3 mi WOn Windy
Waverly: I-80: I 80 at 84th St: VariousWaverly · 4.7 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from University Place.

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Questions about University Place

Where is University Place, NE?

University Place is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, 2.4 miles SW of Lincoln.

What county is University Place in?

University Place is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.

What is the ZIP code of University Place, NE?

The ZIP code for University Place is 68504.

What is the nearest town to University Place?

Lincoln, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near University Place?

Yes. The closest is Lincoln: West Lincoln: I-180: Cornhusker Hwy: Various Views, 3.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in University Place?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in University Place?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in University Place?

About 32.3 inches (820 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in University Place?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit University Place?

May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does University Place have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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