Lincoln, NE has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically range from the mid-70s to mid-90s Fahrenheit. During winter months, temperatures can dip as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit with an average of about 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Generally, precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year with most rain falling during the spring and summer months while snowfall is more common in late fall and winter. The city of Lincoln also experiences moderate levels of humidity for most of the year making it a comfortable environment to live in.
Lincoln (zip 68503), Nebraska gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lincoln (zip 68503) averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Lincoln (zip 68503). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lincoln (zip 68503) 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