Lincoln Weather History
Nebraska · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Lincoln sits 4543km from the equator, 362m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters (Hot-summer humid continental climate). Its record high is 41.4°C, set 2006-07-19, its record low -36.5°C, set 1989-12-23.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lincoln
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Lincoln?
The highest temperature in this record for Lincoln is 41.4°C, measured on 2006-07-19. That is a recorded daily value from Lincoln's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lincoln?
The lowest temperature in this record for Lincoln is -36.5°C, measured on 1989-12-23. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Lincoln get a year?
Lincoln averages 809mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 95 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Lincoln?
On 1986-04-27, 80.5mm fell on Lincoln, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 10% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Lincoln get a year?
Lincoln averages 3450 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Lincoln?
Across the summer months Lincoln averages a daytime high near 29.5°C, while winter nights average -7°C. The seasons here are set from Lincoln's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Lincoln?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Lincoln is 61 km/h, on 2009-12-25. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
