What’s the climate like in Lincoln?
The current climate of Lincoln features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lincoln in recent years was 41°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -20°C in February 2021.
On average, Lincoln gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 31 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Lincoln?
The best time to visit Lincoln for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Lincoln.
Climate Table of Lincoln
The climate table of Lincoln shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 3 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -9 | -1 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 7 | -1 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 20 | 24 | 71 | 91 | 172 | 125 | 181 | 89 | 151 | 107 | 32 | 79 |
| Snow (cm) | 6,7 | 11 | 2,4 | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 1,6 | 6,8 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1142 mm per year, averaging 95 mm per month
- Snowfall: 31 cm per year
- Driest months: 20 mm in January, 24 mm in February and 32 mm in November
- Wettest months: 181 mm in July, 172 mm in May and 151 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lincoln
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lincoln, Nebraska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lincoln
This graph shows how much precipitation Lincoln, Nebraska, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lincoln
This graph shows how much snow Lincoln, Nebraska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lincoln
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lincoln, Nebraska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lincoln
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lincoln, Nebraska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lincoln
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lincoln, Nebraska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lincoln
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lincoln, Nebraska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lincoln by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lincoln. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
