Located in the Great Plains, Lincoln, Nebraska has a climate that is characterized by hot summers and relatively cold winters. During the summer months (June through August), average temperatures hover around 80°F, with occasional heat waves. The winter months (December through February) tend to be much cooler, with average temperatures around 33°F. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average of about 24 inches per year. Snowfall accumulates in winter months, usually up to 16 inches annually. In addition to this precipitation, there are also frequent thunderstorms in Lincoln during the warmer summer months.
Lincoln (zip 68505), Nebraska gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lincoln (zip 68505) 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 68505). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lincoln (zip 68505) 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