The climate in the Lincoln, NE Metro Area is generally mild, with hot summers and cold winters. The city lies in the transition zone between humid continental climates to the north and humid subtropical climates to the south, making it a great place to experience four distinct seasons. Winters are cold but typically snowfall accumulation is only moderate, with average temperatures typically staying above freezing. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching highs of 95°F (35°C). Spring and autumn months tend to be mild and pleasant, providing ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
Lincoln Metro Area, Nebraska gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lincoln Metro Area averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Lincoln Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lincoln Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year