Climate of Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Point-value climate at Lincoln (Nebraska, United States of America). Population approximately 246,220.
Located in Nebraska, United States of America, Lincoln has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 246,220. Monthly average temperatures range from -4.8°C / 23.4°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 17 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 110 mm / 4.3 in (May) — about 765 mm / 30.1 in across the year. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lincoln's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.8°C23.4°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | -1.3°C29.7°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| March | 4.7°C40.5°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 11.3°C52.3°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 17.3°C63.1°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 25.9°C78.6°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 24.6°C76.3°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 19.4°C66.9°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| October | 12.4°C54.3°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 3.9°C39°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| December | -2.4°C27.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lincoln?
Lincoln does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Lincoln's warmest month is July at an average of 25.9°C / 78.6°F, and its driest month is January with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lincoln?
Lincoln, in Nebraska, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.8°C / 23.4°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 765 mm / 30.1 in, with the wettest month being May (110 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest January (17 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Lincoln in July?
The average temperature in Lincoln in July is 25.9°C / 78.6°F, with rainfall of about 90 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lincoln?
The driest month in Lincoln is January, with about 17 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -4.8°C / 23.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Lincoln?
The wettest month in Lincoln is May, with approximately 110 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.